The average train between Paris and Locarno takes 9h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 Paris and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:21 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 9h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Locarno station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
Paris to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Paris to Locarno train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Südostbahn.
The distance between Paris and Locarno is 568.6 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Locarno via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 57m.