Locarno to Berlin train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Berlin

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 20 Sept

Cheapest price on 20 Sept

£41

Average ticket price on 20 Sept

£91

Fastest journey on 20 Sept

11 h 7 m

Average journey duration on 20 Sept

11 h 7 m

Trains on 20 Sept

27

Distance

781 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Locarno to Berlin will cost around £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.

Fast trains

To travel from Locarno to Berlin you need to make at least 4 changes.

  • Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 30 · ICE 2552
    13:1512h39
    Locarno station
    1:54Berlin Hbf
    £411One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 30 · ICE 2552
    13:0712h47
    Locarno, Debarcadero
    1:54Berlin Hbf
    £411One-way
    3 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 680 · 17026 · ICE 2552
    13:4512h09
    Locarno station
    1:54Berlin Hbf
    £501One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 1466 · ICE 2558
    7:1512h18
    Locarno station
    19:33Berlin Hbf
    £721One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · IC 1466 · ICE 2558
    7:0712h26
    Locarno, Debarcadero
    19:33Berlin Hbf
    £721One-way
    3 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach, train and flight for Locarno to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £78 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £78, while a train costs an average of £107.

Distance: 781 km

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Driving

£107

Average Price

£78

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Cheapest

£82

Average Price

£202

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

11h 2m

Average total duration

10h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 37m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 37m

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2h 0m

Additional time*

16h 54m

Average total duration

16h 24m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 20m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.3 - 4.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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The cheapest way to travel from Locarno to Berlin is a coach with an average price of £82.

This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Berlin:

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Berlin costing on average £107.

A coach is £378 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Locarno to Berlin costing on average £460.

The fastest way to travel from Locarno to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 24m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 32m.

Coach takes on average 16h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Locarno and Berlin including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £107 compared to roughly £202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £94. The journey takes 10h 32m versus 9h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Locarno to Berlin train times

The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Berlin trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 862 · EC 97 · ICE 1508
On time
4:35 Locarno station
11h47
16:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · IC 664+SBBS6
On time
5:37 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h57
17:34 Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 664+SBBS6+Deutsche Bahn17012
On time
5:45 Locarno station
11h49
17:34 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · IC 866 · ICE 2558
On time
6:37 Locarno, Debarcadero
12h56
19:33 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · IC 866 · EC 99
On time
6:37 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h45
18:22 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 866 · EC 99 · ICE 1506
On time
6:45 Locarno station
11h37
18:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 866 · ICE 2558
On time
6:45 Locarno station
12h48
19:33 Berlin Hbf
2 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 866 · EC 99 · ICE 624
Delayed
6:45 Locarno station
12h44
17:46 17:46Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 10 · IC 280
Delayed
8:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h16
17:33 17:33Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 10 · IC 280 · IC 2161
Delayed
8:15 Locarno station
11h08
17:33 17:33Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 870 · EC 191 · ICE 1504
On time
8:45 Locarno station
11h37
20:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 12 · IC 488 · 88621
On time
9:15 Locarno station
11h07
20:22 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 14 · IC 188 · IC 2163
Delayed
10:15 Locarno station
11h08
19:26 19:26Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 874 · EC 193 · ICE 1502
On time
10:45 Locarno station
11h37
22:22 Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · IC 1474 · IC 486
On time
11:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h15
22:22 Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 1474 · IC 486 · 89687
On time
11:15 Locarno station
11h07
22:22 Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 150+SBBS6
Delayed
12:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h27
22:10 22:10Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 150 · IC 186
Delayed
12:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
12h34
23:45 23:45Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 150 · IC 18612:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h47
23:54 Berlin Hbf5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 150 · IC 186 · ICE 592
Delayed
12:15 Locarno station
12h26
23:45 23:45Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 150+SBBS6+Deutsche Bahn17024
Delayed
12:15 Locarno station
11h19
22:10 22:10Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 150 · IC 186 · IC 216512:15 Locarno station
11h39
23:54 Berlin Hbf4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · IC 878 · EC 195 · ICE 1500
Delayed
12:45 Locarno station
12h09
23:07 23:07Berlin Hbf
3 changes
Deutsche BahnBus 4 · S 20 · EC 30 · IC 484
Delayed
13:07 Locarno, Debarcadero
11h47
23:07 23:07Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 30 · IC 484 · 88625
Delayed
13:15 Locarno station
11h39
23:07 23:07Berlin Hbf
4 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 16 · IC 184 · 17672
On time
14:15 Locarno station
15h18
5:33 Berlin Hbf
5 changes
Deutsche BahnS 20 · EC 16 · IC 184 · 17672
On time
14:15 Locarno station
15h18
5:33 Berlin Hbf
6 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Locarno to Berlin

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Trains from Locarno to Berlin run on average 23 times per day, taking around 11h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £47 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.

The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 781 km distance in 10h 44m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29
Distance
781 km
Average train duration
11h 41m
Cheapest ticket price
£47
Trains per day
23
Fastest train
10h 44m
First train
0:07
Last train
23:52
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £29

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Locarno to Berlin trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Locarno and Berlin from £52. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Deutsche Bahn

About
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main train operator, running around 40,000 domestic and international services each day. Its fleet includes a variety of train types: high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) trains, reaching up to 300 km/h; IC (Intercity) and EC (EuroCity) trains for long-distance travel; and IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express), and RB (Regionalbahn) services for regional and local connections. While bathrooms are standard on all trains, amenities such as onboard restaurants and free Wi-Fi are available only on certain train types and routes. DB offers a wide range of fares, including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible tickets, along with discount cards like the BahnCard 25, 50, and 100. Additional options include single tickets, day tickets, and group tickets. Popular routes include Berlin–Munich, Hamburg–Frankfurt, Cologne–Stuttgart, Berlin–Dresden, and Hamburg–Cologne, as well as numerous regional services across Germany.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Deutsche Bahn Duration
10h 44m
Cheapest Deutsche Bahn Price
£47
Luggage included
Passengers are allowed to bring hand luggage and one additional larger item free of charge, provided they can carry it themselves
Luggage storage
Luggage can be stored in overhead racks, under the seat, or in designated luggage areas near the doors or in the middle of the carriage.
Cancellation Policy
Tickets can be canceled based on their fare conditions as mentioned in what type of train tickets are refundable?
Refund
If DB cancels a train, passengers are entitled to a full refund of the ticket price.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Most ICE and many IC/EC trains have:
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Seat reservation
Second Class:
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
DB trains are equipped with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair spaces, accessible restrooms, and assistance services.
Pets
Small pets (e.g. cats, small dogs, etc.):
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
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Euro (€)

Moderate for Western Europe: hostels and hotels vary widely, dining is fair-value, and public transport is good value for a capital city.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or street food.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale restaurants.
Coffee
€3-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Service is usually not included. In restaurants, round up or tip about 5-10%. In cafés, round up small bills. For taxis, round up the fare or add about 5-10%.

FAQs: Locarno to Berlin train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Locarno to Berlin by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Locarno to Berlin can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £63, while the average price tends to be around £107.
The train journey from Locarno to Berlin covers a distance of 781 km and takes approximately 9h 34m. Trains run 11 per day.
The train distance from Locarno to Berlin is 781 km.
The first train from Locarno to Berlin leaves at 0:07.
The last train from Locarno to Berlin departs at 23:52.
Trains from Locarno to Berlin run approximately 11 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Locarno to Berlin.
To get from Locarno to Berlin, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
There is no night train service from Locarno to Berlin.
The train station in Locarno that goes to Berlin is Locarno station, and it arrives at Berlin Hbf.
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Berlin is by flight, costing approximately £29.
Booking trains from Locarno to Berlin in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Locarno to Berlin offers scenic views, particularly as it passes through the picturesque Swiss landscapes, including the beautiful region around Lake Maggiore, and traverses the dramatic Swiss Alps, providing travellers with stunning mountainous vistas before reaching the urban landscapes of Germany.
A day trip from Locarno to Berlin is not feasible as the journey takes 9h 34m. However, there are 21 train services available per day for this route.
In Berlin, you can explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg and enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree. Visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark and experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain. Don't miss attending a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic. For sightseeing, the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall Memorial, Museum Island, Reichstag Building, and Charlottenburg Palace offer rich historical and cultural experiences.
To fully experience Berlin, a visit of 3 to 4 days is recommended, allowing time to explore key attractions such as the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall, and Museum Island.
Yes, you can take the train from Locarno to Berlin.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Berlin

Most Locarno to Berlin trains use the Locarno to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Locarno and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Locarno
Arrival train stations in Berlin

Which Locarno station do trains to Berlin leave from?

Trains from Locarno to Berlin leave from Locarno. The station is from Locarno city centre at Piazza Stazione, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland.
LocarnoPiazza Stazione, 6600 Locarno, Switzerland+41 91 751 82 90WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Locarno from Locarno city centre

Bus1, 311, 312, 316, 3, 4, 7 · 4m · £2 · every ~38 min

Locarno train station facilities and services

Locarno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Ristorante Sensi, Osteria Chiara

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Locarno. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Locarno. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Locarno: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Locarno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Locarno: Ramps, restrooms.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Locarno, Hotel Belvedere Locarno, Hotel Garni Muralto.

Locarno, DebarcaderoPiazza Stazione, 6600 Muralto, Switzerland+41 848 446 688Accessibility

Locarno, Debarcadero train station facilities and services

Locarno, Debarcadero has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Locarno, Debarcadero.

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