The average train between Lyon and Locarno takes 11h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Locarno at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Locarno station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
Lyon to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Locarno station.
Book your Lyon to Locarno train tickets online with Trenitalia and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Lyon and Locarno is 309.1 km. The road distance is 556 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 7h 21m.