Train Zurich to Locarno from CHF 65 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Locarno takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Zurich 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.

2h 25m
Duration: 174 km
Distance: CHF 65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...

2h 15m

CHF 51–85

Zurich to Locarno train times

Trains run hourly between Zurich and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Locarno at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
11:33 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 8, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, April 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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