Paris to Locarno Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Locarno takes 9h 19m 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.

9h 19m
Duration: 771 km
Distance: CHF 201
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

7h 2m

CHF 119–280

Paris to Locarno train times

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 6:22 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
4:22 PM → 12:15 AM
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7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:22 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 53m • 2 changes
10:22 AM → 6:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
12:22 PM → 8:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes
2:22 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 53m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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