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Trip Overview

The average train between Paderborn and Locarno takes 13h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. 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.

13h 2m
Duration
877 km
Distance
CHF 191
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Paderborn to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Paderborn and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Locarno at 6:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 13h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)15h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 57m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 27m • 3 changes
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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 27m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 876.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 2m

What companies run services between Paderborn, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Locarno via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 28m.

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