The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Zurich
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
64
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Zurich will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 64 trains that leave Locarno for Zurich every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 134 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
IR 46 2418 | 24188:333h22Locarno station11:55Zurich HB£431One-way0 changes
S 20 25624 | 25624 · IC 2 866 | 8666:452h10Locarno station8:55Zurich HB£441One-way1 change
S 20 25624 | 25624 · IC 2 866 | 866 · RE 48 4914 | 49146:452h25Locarno station9:10Zürich Oerlikon£461One-way2 changes
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 46 2414 | 24147:452h10Locarno station9:55Zurich HB£461One-way2 changes
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · S 2 21234 | 21234 · IR 75 2115 | 21157:452h40Locarno station10:25Zurich HB£461One-way3 changes
S 20 25632 | 25632 · IC 2 870 | 8708:452h10Locarno station10:55Zurich HB£511One-way1 change
S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 24189:452h10Locarno station11:55Zurich HB£681One-way2 changes
S 20 25644 | 25644 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 242211:452h10Locarno station13:55Zurich HB£681One-way2 changes
S 20 25640 | 25640 · IC 2 874 | 87410:452h10Locarno station12:55Zurich HB£481One-way1 change
S 20 25648 | 25648 · IC 2 878 | 87812:452h10Locarno station14:55Zurich HB£511One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Locarno to Zurich
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 coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 26m. 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 coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 134 km
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3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Locarno to Zurich train times
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Zurich trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 20 25652 | 25652 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 46 2426 | 2426 · RE 48 4928 | 4928 | 13:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 16:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 20 25652 | 25652 · IC 21 680 | 680 · S 2 21258 | 21258 · IR 75 2127 | 2127 | 13:45 Locarno station | 2h57 | 16:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
S 20 25652 | 25652 · IC 21 680 | 680 · IR 46 2426 | 2426 | 13:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 15:55 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 20 25652 | 25652 · IC 21 680 | 680 · S 2 21258 | 21258 · IR 75 2127 | 2127 | 13:45 Locarno station | 2h40 | 16:25 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
S 20 25622 | 25622 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 · IC 1 707 | 707 | 6:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 8:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25622 | 25622 · IC 2 1462 | 1462 | 6:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 8:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25624 | 25624 · IC 2 866 | 866 | 6:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 8:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25624 | 25624 · IC 2 866 | 866 · RE 48 4914 | 4914 | 6:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 9:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25626 | 25626 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 · IC 1 709 | 709 | 7:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 9:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25626 | 25626 · IC 2 1466 | 1466 | 7:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 9:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 · RE 48 4916 | 4916 | 7:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 10:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · S 2 21234 | 21234 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 7:45 Locarno station | 2h40 | 10:25 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · S 2 21234 | 21234 · IR 75 2115 | 2115 | 7:45 Locarno station | 2h57 | 10:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
S 20 25628 | 25628 · IC 21 668 | 668 · IR 46 2414 | 2414 | 7:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 9:55 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 20 25630 | 25630 · EC 10 | 10 · IC 1 711 | 711 | 8:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 10:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25630 | 25630 · EC 10 | 10 | 8:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 10:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 46 2418 | 2418 | 8:33 Locarno station | 3h22 | 11:55 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 20 25632 | 25632 · IC 2 870 | 870 | 8:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 10:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25632 | 25632 · IC 2 870 | 870 · RE 48 4918 | 4918 | 8:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 11:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25634 | 25634 · EC 12 | 12 | 9:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 11:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25634 | 25634 · EC 12 | 12 · IC 1 713 | 713 | 9:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 11:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 | 9:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 11:55 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 | 9:45 Locarno station | 2h57 | 12:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 4 changes | |
S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418 · RE 48 4920 | 4920 | 9:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 12:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · S 2 21242 | 21242 · IR 75 2575 | 2575 | 9:45 Locarno station | 2h40 | 12:25 Zurich HB | 3 changes | |
S 20 25638 | 25638 · EC 14 | 14 · IC 1 715 | 715 | 10:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 12:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25638 | 25638 · EC 14 | 14 | 10:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 12:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 46 2422 | 2422 | 10:33 Locarno station | 3h22 | 13:55 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 20 25640 | 25640 · IC 2 874 | 874 | 10:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 12:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25640 | 25640 · IC 2 874 | 874 · RE 48 4922 | 4922 | 10:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 13:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25642 | 25642 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 · IC 1 717 | 717 | 11:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 13:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25642 | 25642 · IC 2 1474 | 1474 | 11:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 13:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25644 | 25644 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 | 11:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 13:55 Zurich HB | 2 changes | |
S 20 25644 | 25644 · EC 178 | 178 · IR 46 2422 | 2422 · RE 48 4924 | 4924 | 11:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 14:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 3 changes | |
S 20 25646 | 25646 · EC 150 | 150 · IC 1 719 | 719 | 12:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 14:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25646 | 25646 · EC 150 | 150 | 12:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 14:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
IR 46 2426 | 2426 | 12:33 Locarno station | 3h22 | 15:55 Zurich HB | 0 changesdirect | |
S 20 25648 | 25648 · IC 2 878 | 878 | 12:45 Locarno station | 2h10 | 14:55 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25648 | 25648 · IC 2 878 | 878 · RE 48 4926 | 4926 | 12:45 Locarno station | 2h25 | 15:10 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
S 20 25650 | 25650 · EC 30 | 30 | 13:15 Locarno station | 2h12 | 15:27 Zurich HB | 1 change | |
S 20 25650 | 25650 · EC 30 | 30 · IC 1 721 | 721 | 13:15 Locarno station | 2h27 | 15:42 Zürich Oerlikon | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Zurich
Trains from Locarno to Zurich run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 1:00 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Locarno to Zurich trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Locarno and Zurich from £19. 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 Zurich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Locarno to Zurich 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 Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Zurich
Most Locarno to Zurich trains use the Locarno to Zürich HB station pair, with some services arriving at Zürich Oerlikon. Use this guide to compare Locarno and Zurich train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Locarno station do trains to Zurich leave from?
Getting to Locarno from Locarno city centre
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.
Getting to Solduno from Locarno city centre
Solduno is 1 km from Locarno city centre. Public transport options include:
Solduno train station facilities and services
Solduno has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Solduno.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Solduno.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Solduno: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Solduno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Solduno.
Getting to Solduno, Stazione from Locarno city centre
Solduno, Stazione is 1 km from Locarno city centre. Public transport options include:
Solduno, Stazione train station facilities and services
Solduno, Stazione has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Solduno, Stazione.
Which Zurich station do trains from Locarno arrive at?
Getting to Zürich HB from Zurich city centre
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB train station facilities and services
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Getting to Zürich Oerlikon from Zurich city centre
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon train station facilities and services
Zürich Oerlikon 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: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Getting to Zürich Stadelhofen from Zurich city centre
Zürich Stadelhofen train station facilities and services
Zürich Stadelhofen 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: Outback Lodge, Tibits
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Stadelhofen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Stadelhofen: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Opera Zurich, Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador Zurich, Hotel Seehof.
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