Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$71
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Zurich will cost around $71 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
Of the 5 trains that leave Locarno for Zurich on Fri, Jul 18, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 18 the direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jul 18 the slowest trains will take 3 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€48 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:51 |
For as little as $37 (€30) you can travel by train to Zurich from Locarno with SBB. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this journey.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Locarno, which is located around 0.1 miles (190 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Zurich HB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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