The average train between Paderborn and Locarno takes 12h 5m and the fastest train takes 10h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Paderborn 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 4 times a day between Paderborn and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 12h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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10h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paderborn 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 Paderborn to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Locarno station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
Paderborn to Locarno train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Locarno train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Paderborn to Locarno train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Paderborn and Locarno is 616.9 km. The road distance is 877 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Locarno via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 27m.