The average train between Munich and Locarno takes 9h 16m and the fastest train takes 7h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 every 4 hours between Munich and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Munich is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Lindau-Reutin and take an average of 9h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Munich to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Locarno station via Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Munich to Locarno train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), ÖBB and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Munich and Locarno is 303.1 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Locarno via Lindau-Reutin, Bregenz, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 31m.