The average train between Winterthur and Locarno takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Winterthur 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 hourly between Winterthur and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Winterthur is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Locarno at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Winterthur station and arriving at Locarno station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Winterthur to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Winterthur to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Winterthur to Locarno train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Winterthur and Locarno is 148.5 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–140 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours.