The average train between Rotterdam and Locarno takes 13h 45m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:58 PM which arrives into Locarno at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 13h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Locarno station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.
Rotterdam to Locarno train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Locarno train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Rotterdam to Locarno train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rotterdam and Locarno is 712.6 km. The road distance is 1,221 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Locarno via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 56m.