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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lucerne to Locarno

Showing times and prices for 14 May

Cheapest price

£43

Average price

£50

Fastest journey

2 h 6 m

Average duration

2 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

105 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lucerne to Locarno will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Lucerne for Locarno 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 105 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 9 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.

08:183h09

Lucerne

11:27Locarno

£431One-way

0 changes

08:392h06

Lucerne

10:45Locarno

£461One-way

0 changes

14:183h09

Lucerne

17:27Locarno

£621One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Lucerne to Locarno

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£46 Average Price	£43 Average Price Cheapest
3h 7m average duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 1m average duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
Direct Options	Direct Options

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lucerne to Locarno

Switzerland

Trains from Lucerne to Locarno run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.

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

Coach from £16

Distance

104 km

Average train duration

2h 37m

Cheapest ticket price

£31

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

1h 57m

First train

00:08

Last train

21:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £16

Train providers: SBB trains Lucerne to Locarno

You can travel by train from Lucerne to Locarno with SBB for as low as £27. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains between Lucerne and Locarno. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

Train information from Lucerne to Locarno with SBB:

Average Duration: 1 h 57 min
Cheapest Price: £27

FAQs: Lucerne to Locarno train

FAQs: Travel by train from Lucerne to Locarno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lucerne to Locarno.

Cheap train tickets from Lucerne to Locarno can start from as little as £30 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lucerne to Locarno is £50; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Lucerne to Locarno train travel time is 1 h 37 min for the 64 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lucerne to Locarno leaves at 00: 08. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lucerne to Locarno leaves at 21: 45.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Lucerne to Locarno without having to change trains with SBB. There is 1 direct train from Lucerne to Locarno each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Lucerne to Locarno train to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with SBB. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services to Locarno from Lucerne to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 45.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lucerne, which is located around 0.3 miles (525 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Locarno, located 0.1 miles (190 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Locarno from Lucerne is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Lucerne to Locarno is December.

Yes, you can take a train between Lucerne and Locarno.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Lucerne and Locarno

Lucerne

Locarno

The major train station for departures in Lucerne is Luzern Bhf. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Luzern Bhf for your trip from Lucerne to Locarno.

Luzern Bhf Wifi