Locarno to Zurich train

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Information about the Locarno to Zurich train

Travel by train from Locarno to Zurich. 13 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Locarno at 4h 35m and the last at 21h 45m, allowing you to cover the 154.44 km distance in as little as 2h 10m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 17m

Shortest route time

2h 10m

First hour of departure

4h 35m

Last hour of departure

21h 45m

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How much does a train ticket from Locarno to Zurich cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. When making your booking, you can adjust the dates and times of your departure to travel at the lowest price. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Locarno to Zurich take?

The Locarno to Zurich journey takes just 2h 17m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Locarno to Zurich?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Locarno to Zurich in 2h 10m.

How many trains run from Locarno to Zurich each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 13 trains that run on the Locarno to Zurich route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Locarno and Zurich?

You can reach Zurich from Locarno via Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Locarno and Zurich by train?

The total distance between Locarno and Zurich by train is approximately 154.44 km.

What time is the first train from Locarno to Zurich?

The first train departs from Locarno at 4h 35m to take you to Zurich.

What time is the last train from Locarno to Zurich?

If you prefer to travel later, the last train departs Locarno at 21h 45m.

To leave Locarno, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LOCARNO.

At Zurich, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: ZURICH HB.

Which train companies operate trains from Locarno to Zurich?

You can make the Locarno to Zurich journey with SBB.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Zurich?

The price of a Locarno – Zurich train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Locarno to Zurich thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Zurich.

Price of a Locarno – Zurich Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Zurich: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Locarno to Zurich at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Locarno – Zurich

We may offer occasional promotions or flash sales on train tickets from Locarno to Zurich throughout the year. Discover the current SNCF Connect Deals and feel free to subscribe to our newsletter to receive promotional offers. Notifications in the app also let you know as soon as new deals become available on our website.

Last-minute Locarno – Zurich Train

The best way to pay less for your Locarno to Zurich train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Locarno to Zurich, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.

Direct train from Locarno to Zurich and alternative routes

For your journey to Zurich, if a direct train is available from Locarno, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Locarno to Zurich?

If you're travelling from Locarno to Zurich, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

SBB

Travel from Locarno to Zurich with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). SBB is Switzerland’s national rail operator, with an extensive and punctual network connecting cities across the country efficiently. SBB operates a range of services, including high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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What travel classes are available on the Locarno to Zurich train?

To travel from Locarno to Zurich, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

SBB

Travel from Locarno to Zurich by train with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). Depending on your journey and the train selected, enjoy 1st or 2nd class comfort on long-distance InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) trains, tilting trains, or the regional network, which includes InterRegio (IR), RegioExpress (RE), and Regio (R) services. Your SBB train ticket Locarno - Zurich allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

What on-board services are available on the Locarno to Zurich train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Locarno to Zurich route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

SBB

Treats and relaxation at the SBB Restaurant

Turn your journey into a break: enjoy a selection of carefully chosen meals and drinks at the SBB Restaurant or SBB Bistro, to delight your taste buds even on the train.
Free Internet on board and in stations

Browse free of charge: thanks to SBB WiFi, Internet access is available in many stations and on board mainline trains!
Enhanced comfort in 1st class

Travel with greater ease: in 1st class, you'll enjoy more legroom, individually adjustable seats spaced further apart, outlets in every compartment, 2+1 layouts, as well as "business" and "quiet" areas for greater peace of mind.
Transporting your luggage on board the train

SBB makes it easy to travel with your luggage. You can keep your luggage with you on the train thanks to the numerous storage areas: under or between the seats, in the overhead luggage racks, or in the multi-function compartments of duplex cars. Pictograms indicate luggage and stroller zones.
Transporting your bicycle on board the train

Bicycles are welcome on SBB trains. You can transport your personal bicycle in the areas provided, including in the IC2000 cars on the lower level. Groups of cyclists (10 people or more) can benefit from specially adapted services on booking. Folding bicycles can be transported as hand luggage, without a specific ticket. For other types of bicycles, we recommend checking transport conditions and booking in advance, especially during busy periods.
Travelling with your pet

Small animals, up to the size of a cat, can travel free of charge on SBB trains if they are transported in a closed cage or bag, placed under the seat or in the luggage racks. For dogs, a specific ticket is required and can be purchased via the SNCF Connect application. Dogs must be kept on a leash and remain on the floor during the journey.

Locarno to Zurich train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
4h 35m	6h 55m	2h 20m	SBB	Booking
4h 35m Locarno SBB 25616 4h 37m Minusio 4h 41m Tenero 4h 43m Gordola 4h 45m Riazzino 4h 50m Cadenazzo 4h 52m S. Antonino 4h 56m Giubiasco 5h 01m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 5h 07m Bellinzona SBB 862 5h 21m Biasca 5h 51m Fluelen 6h 11m Arth-Goldau 6h 30m Zug 6h 55m Zurich Hb
6h 15m	8h 27m	2h 12m	SBB	Booking
6h 15m Locarno SBB 25622 6h 17m Minusio 6h 21m Tenero 6h 23m Gordola 6h 25m Riazzino 6h 30m Cadenazzo 6h 32m S. Antonino 6h 36m Giubiasco 6h 41m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 6h 47m Bellinzona SBB 1462 7h 42m Arth-Goldau 8h 00m Zug 8h 27m Zurich Hb
6h 45m	8h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
6h 45m Locarno SBB 25624 6h 47m Minusio 6h 51m Tenero 6h 53m Gordola 6h 55m Riazzino 7h 00m Cadenazzo 7h 02m S. Antonino 7h 06m Giubiasco 7h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 7h 17m Bellinzona SBB 866 7h 51m Fluelen 8h 11m Arth-Goldau 8h 30m Zug 8h 55m Zurich Hb
7h 15m	9h 27m	2h 12m	SBB	Booking
7h 15m Locarno SBB 25626 7h 17m Minusio 7h 21m Tenero 7h 23m Gordola 7h 25m Riazzino 7h 30m Cadenazzo 7h 32m S. Antonino 7h 36m Giubiasco 7h 41m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 7h 47m Bellinzona SBB 1466 8h 42m Arth-Goldau 9h 00m Zug 9h 27m Zurich Hb
8h 45m	10h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
8h 45m Locarno SBB 25632 8h 47m Minusio 8h 51m Tenero 8h 53m Gordola 8h 55m Riazzino 9h 00m Cadenazzo 9h 02m S. Antonino 9h 06m Giubiasco 9h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 9h 17m Bellinzona SBB 870 9h 51m Fluelen 10h 11m Arth-Goldau 10h 30m Zug 10h 55m Zurich Hb
10h 45m	12h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
10h 45m Locarno SBB 25640 10h 47m Minusio 10h 51m Tenero 10h 53m Gordola 10h 55m Riazzino 11h 00m Cadenazzo 11h 02m S. Antonino 11h 06m Giubiasco 11h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 11h 17m Bellinzona SBB 874 11h 51m Fluelen 12h 11m Arth-Goldau 12h 30m Zug 12h 55m Zurich Hb
11h 15m	13h 27m	2h 12m	SBB	Booking
11h 15m Locarno SBB 25642 11h 17m Minusio 11h 21m Tenero 11h 23m Gordola 11h 25m Riazzino 11h 30m Cadenazzo 11h 32m S. Antonino 11h 36m Giubiasco 11h 41m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 11h 47m Bellinzona SBB 1474 12h 42m Arth-Goldau 13h 00m Zug 13h 27m Zurich Hb
12h 45m	14h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
12h 45m Locarno SBB 25648 12h 47m Minusio 12h 51m Tenero 12h 53m Gordola 12h 55m Riazzino 13h 00m Cadenazzo 13h 02m S. Antonino 13h 06m Giubiasco 13h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 13h 17m Bellinzona SBB 878 14h 11m Arth-Goldau 14h 30m Zug 14h 55m Zurich Hb
14h 45m	16h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
14h 45m Locarno SBB 25656 14h 47m Minusio 14h 51m Tenero 14h 53m Gordola 14h 55m Riazzino 15h 00m Cadenazzo 15h 02m S. Antonino 15h 06m Giubiasco 15h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 15h 17m Bellinzona SBB 882 16h 11m Arth-Goldau 16h 30m Zug 16h 55m Zurich Hb
16h 45m	18h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
16h 45m Locarno SBB 25664 16h 47m Minusio 16h 51m Tenero 16h 53m Gordola 16h 55m Riazzino 17h 00m Cadenazzo 17h 02m S. Antonino 17h 06m Giubiasco 17h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 17h 17m Bellinzona SBB 886 18h 11m Arth-Goldau 18h 30m Zug 18h 55m Zurich Hb
18h 45m	20h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
18h 45m Locarno SBB 25672 18h 47m Minusio 18h 51m Tenero 18h 53m Gordola 18h 55m Riazzino 19h 00m Cadenazzo 19h 02m S. Antonino 19h 06m Giubiasco 19h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 19h 17m Bellinzona SBB 890 20h 11m Arth-Goldau 20h 30m Zug 20h 55m Zurich Hb
20h 45m	22h 55m	2h 10m	SBB	Booking
20h 45m Locarno SBB 25680 20h 47m Minusio 20h 51m Tenero 20h 53m Gordola 20h 55m Riazzino 21h 00m Cadenazzo 21h 02m S. Antonino 21h 06m Giubiasco 21h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 21h 17m Bellinzona SBB 894 22h 11m Arth-Goldau 22h 30m Zug 22h 55m Zurich Hb
21h 45m	1h 06m	3h 21m	SBB	Booking
21h 45m Locarno SBB 25684 21h 47m Minusio 21h 51m Tenero 21h 53m Gordola 21h 55m Riazzino 22h 00m Cadenazzo 22h 02m S. Antonino 22h 06m Giubiasco 22h 11m Bellinzona Connection: 06 min 22h 17m Bellinzona SBB 696 22h 51m Fluelen 23h 11m Arth-Goldau 23h 41m Luzern 0h 28m Olten Connection: 07 min 0h 35m Olten SBB 841 1h 06m Zurich Hb

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