The average train between Vienna and Locarno takes 15h 53m and the fastest train takes 11h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 twice daily between Vienna and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 1:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 3:28 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 15h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf station and arriving at Bellinzona station via Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
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The distance between Vienna and Locarno is 615.1 km. The road distance is 806 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 30m.
