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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Locarno
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Locarno will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Zurich to Locarno you need to make at least one change.
IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 256337:052h10Zurich HB9:15Locarno station£511One-way1 change- IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 256296:052h10Zurich HB8:15Locarno station£521One-way2 changes
- S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 256336:512h24Zürich Oerlikon9:15Locarno station£531One-way2 changes
- IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 4 4016 | 40167:052h15Zurich HB9:20Locarno£541One-way2 changes
- IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 2564911:052h10Zurich HB13:15Locarno station£541One-way1 change
- IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 256296:052h10Zurich HB8:15Locarno station£521One-way2 changes
- IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 256337:052h10Zurich HB9:15Locarno station£511One-way1 change
- IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 256378:052h10Zurich HB10:15Locarno station£751One-way2 changes
- IC 2 873 | 873 · S 20 25657 | 2565713:052h10Zurich HB15:15Locarno station£541One-way1 change
- IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 2565312:052h10Zurich HB14:15Locarno station£551One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Zurich to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 134 km
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Live departures
Zurich to Locarno train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Locarno trains for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 9 18949 | 18949 · EC 21 | 21 · S 20 25659 | 25659 | 13:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 15:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
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| IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 | 6:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 8:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IR 46 2409 | 2409 · IC 21 659 | 659 · S 20 25629 | 25629 · B 1 1040 | 1040 | 6:05 Zurich HB | 2h14 | 8:19 Locarno | 3 changes | |
| S 9 18921 | 18921 · EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 | 6:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 8:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 8:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| EC 11 | 11 · S 20 25631 | 25631 · B 4 4014 | 4014 | 6:33 Zurich HB | 2h17 | 8:50 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 6 18623 | 18623 · IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 | 6:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 9:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 | 7:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 9:15 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| IC 2 861 | 861 · S 20 25633 | 25633 · B 4 4016 | 4016 | 7:05 Zurich HB | 2h15 | 9:20 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 9 18925 | 18925 · EC 13 | 13 · S 20 25635 | 25635 | 7:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 9:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 13 | 13 · S 20 25635 | 25635 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 9:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| EC 13 | 13 · S 20 25635 | 25635 · B 4 4018 | 4018 | 7:33 Zurich HB | 2h17 | 9:50 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 6 18627 | 18627 · IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 | 7:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 10:15 Locarno station | 3 changes | |
| IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 | 8:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 10:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IR 46 2413 | 2413 · IC 21 663 | 663 · S 20 25637 | 25637 · B 4 4020 | 4020 | 8:05 Zurich HB | 2h15 | 10:20 Locarno | 3 changes | |
| S 9 18929 | 18929 · EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 | 8:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 10:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 10:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| EC 31 | 31 · S 20 25639 | 25639 · B 4 4022 | 4022 | 8:33 Zurich HB | 2h17 | 10:50 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 6 18631 | 18631 · IC 2 865 | 865 · S 20 25641 | 25641 | 8:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 11:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2 865 | 865 · S 20 25641 | 25641 | 9:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 11:15 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| IC 2 865 | 865 · S 20 25641 | 25641 · B 4 4024 | 4024 | 9:05 Zurich HB | 2h15 | 11:20 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 9 18933 | 18933 · EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 | 9:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 11:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 11:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| EC 15 | 15 · S 20 25643 | 25643 · B 4 4026 | 4026 | 9:33 Zurich HB | 2h17 | 11:50 Locarno | 2 changes | |
| S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 | 9:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 12:15 Locarno station | 3 changes | |
| IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 | 10:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 12:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IR 46 2417 | 2417 · IC 21 667 | 667 · S 20 25645 | 25645 · B 4 4028 | 4028 | 10:05 Zurich HB | 2h15 | 12:20 Locarno | 3 changes | |
| S 9 18937 | 18937 · EC 153 | 153 · S 20 25647 | 25647 | 10:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 12:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 153 | 153 · S 20 25647 | 25647 | 10:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 12:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| S 6 18639 | 18639 · IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 | 10:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 13:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2 869 | 869 · S 20 25649 | 25649 | 11:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 13:15 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| S 9 18941 | 18941 · EC 19 | 19 · S 20 25651 | 25651 | 11:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 13:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 19 | 19 · S 20 25651 | 25651 | 11:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 13:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 | 11:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 14:15 Locarno station | 3 changes | |
| IR 46 2421 | 2421 · IC 21 671 | 671 · S 20 25653 | 25653 | 12:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 14:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| S 9 18945 | 18945 · EC 151 | 151 · S 20 25655 | 25655 | 12:16 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h29 | 14:45 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| EC 151 | 151 · S 20 25655 | 25655 | 12:33 Zurich HB | 2h12 | 14:45 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| S 6 18647 | 18647 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 20 25657 | 25657 | 12:51 Zürich Oerlikon | 2h24 | 15:15 Locarno station | 2 changes | |
| IC 2 873 | 873 · S 20 25657 | 25657 | 13:05 Zurich HB | 2h10 | 15:15 Locarno station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Locarno
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Trains from Zurich to Locarno run on average 25 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £44 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:05. The fastest train covers the 134 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 134 km |
Average train duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £44 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:05 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn from Zurich to Locarno trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Zurich and Locarno from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Zurich to Locarno train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Locarno 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 Locarno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Locarno
Most Zurich to Locarno trains use the Zürich HB to Locarno station pair, with some services arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Locarno train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Zurich station do trains to Locarno leave from?
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 Altstetten from Zurich city centre
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten train station facilities and services
Zürich Altstetten 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: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Which Locarno station do trains from Zurich arrive at?
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.
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.
Getting to San Martino from Locarno city centre
San Martino is 2 km from Locarno city centre. Public transport options include:
San Martino train station facilities and services
San Martino has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Martino.
Most popular train connections from Zurich
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