The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Bellinzona
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
22 m
Average duration
25 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Bellinzona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Bellinzona will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 3 trains that leave Locarno for Bellinzona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 26 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Locarno to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 17 km
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price |
55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Locarno to Bellinzona train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 20 25630 | 25630 | 07:15 Locarno station | 0h26 | 07:41 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
IR 46 2418 | 2418 | 07:33 Locarno station | 0h22 | 07:55 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
S 20 25632 | 25632 | 07:45 Locarno station | 0h26 | 08:11 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Bellinzona
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:49 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Locarno to Bellinzona trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Locarno and Bellinzona from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Locarno to Bellinzona train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Bellinzona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via della Stazione.
- Ristorante Sensi
- Osteria Chiara
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Locarno
- Hotel Belvedere Locarno
- Hotel Garni Muralto
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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