Zurich to Locarno train
Cheap train tickets from Zurich to Locarno
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Train schedule from Zurich to Locarno
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Fastest train times from Zurich to Locarno
Fastest Journey
2 h 11 m
Average
3 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
134 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Zurich for Locarno every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Zurich to Locarno
 | Distance | 83 miles (134 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 11 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $33 (€29) |
 | Train frequency | 25 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | SBB |
Trains from Zurich to Locarno cover the 83 miles (134 km) long route taking on average 2 h 11 min with our travel partners like SBB. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $29 (€26), but the average price of train tickets is $33 (€29). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich HB and arrive in Locarno.
Train providers: SBB from Zurich to Locarno trains
Travel from Zurich to Locarno from $29 (€26) with Omio’s train partners SBB! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
SBB is Switzerland's main train company and for your next train trip from Zurich to Locarno, SBB offers these ticket types: Round-trip Standard Ticket or First Class.
SBB is one of the best options when traveling by train between Zurich and Locarno. Omio quickly shows you current SBB train schedules for the Zurich - Locarno trip and makes it easier than ever for you to buy train tickets online for the cheapest, fastest or earliest journey available. The distance to Locarno from Zurich is around 83 miles (134 km) and the cheapest SBB one-way ticket you can book starts at $29 (€26). As you check the latest Zurich to Locarno train schedule from SBB for your ideal departure and arrival times, you can also review travel information, such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard, and compare the best route available to arrive to Locarno safely. If you search for SBB tickets in the Omio app, you can also see if they are mobile tickets so that you can travel paperless. Let Omio quickly find you the perfect SBB ticket between Zurich and Locarno so you can spend more time enjoying the smooth and easy journey!
- Average Price: $29
Travel Tips: Trains from Zurich to Locarno
When departing from Zurich, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon. When arriving in Locarno, you can end your route in train stations like Locarno, Locarno, Debarcadero and Locarno, Via Bramantino (Rotonda).
Omio customers book a train from Zürich HB to Locarno most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Zürich HB, is located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center of Zurich.
The most popular arrival train station, Locarno, is located 0.1 miles (192 m) away from the city center of Locarno.
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