Locarno to Zurich train

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Information about the Locarno to Zurich train

Travel by train from Locarno to Zurich. 11 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Locarno at 5h 52m and the last at 20h 22m, allowing you to cover the 177.44 km distance in as little as 2h 33m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 34m

Shortest route time

2h 33m

First hour of departure

5h 52m

Last hour of departure

20h 22m

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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 34m 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 33m.

How many trains run from Locarno to Zurich each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 11 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 177.44 km.

What time is the first train from Locarno to Zurich?

The first train departs from Locarno at 5h 52m 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 20h 22m.

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.

Which stations does the train from Locarno to Zurich depart from and arrive at?

Find information on the location of departure and arrival stations, how to get there and a selective overview of destinations served.

Zürich HB

Welcome to Zurich! Zurich's central station, Zürich HB (or Zürich Hauptbahnhof), welcomes you in a modern, well-equipped setting. A starting point for other Swiss cities or a stop on the way to Germany, Austria or France, Zurich, ideally located on the shores of a lake, lends itself to sightseeing as soon as you step off the train.

Right in the centre of Zurich, Zürich Hauptbahnhof station is the gateway to a major Swiss city. Located opposite the Swiss National Museum and a few minutes' walk from the historic centre, the station offers everyone its modern facilities and shops.

How do I get to Zurich HB station?

As a true multimodal hub, Zurich HB station is very easy to reach: it is served by various lines of the ZVV network (S-Bahn, buses, trams), as well as SZU trains. In addition, bicycle parking with several hundred spaces is available.

What are the main destinations from Zurich HB station?

From Zurich station, you can easily travel to many destinations in Switzerland, as well as to Germany, Italy and Austria. TGV Lyria runs several services every day from Zurich to Paris in France, via Basel, Mulhouse, Dijon and Belfort-Montbéliard. The nearby Zurich Central Bus Station is the departure point for Flixbus and BlaBlaCar Bus coaches to destinations across Europe.

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Locarno to Zurich train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 52m	8h 27m	2h 35m	SBB	Booking
5h 52m Locarno SBB 25809 5h 54m Minusio 5h 59m Tenero 6h 01m Gordola 6h 03m Riazzino 6h 09m Cadenazzo 6h 11m S. Antonino 6h 24m Lugano Connection: 06 min 6h 30m Lugano SBB 1462 6h 46m Bellinzona 7h 42m Arth-Goldau 8h 00m Zug 8h 27m Zurich Hb
6h 22m	8h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
6h 22m Locarno SBB 25509 6h 24m Minusio 6h 29m Tenero 6h 31m Gordola 6h 33m Riazzino 6h 39m Cadenazzo 6h 41m S. Antonino 6h 54m Lugano Connection: 08 min 7h 02m Lugano SBB 866 7h 16m Bellinzona 7h 50m Altdorf 8h 11m Arth-Goldau 8h 30m Zug 8h 55m Zurich Hb
6h 52m	9h 27m	2h 35m	SBB	Booking
6h 52m Locarno SBB 25811 6h 54m Minusio 6h 59m Tenero 7h 01m Gordola 7h 03m Riazzino 7h 09m Cadenazzo 7h 11m S. Antonino 7h 24m Lugano Connection: 06 min 7h 30m Lugano SBB 1466 7h 46m Bellinzona 8h 42m Arth-Goldau 9h 00m Zug 9h 27m Zurich Hb
8h 22m	10h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
8h 22m Locarno SBB 25513 8h 24m Minusio 8h 29m Tenero 8h 31m Gordola 8h 33m Riazzino 8h 39m Cadenazzo 8h 41m S. Antonino 8h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 9h 00m Lugano SBB 870 9h 16m Bellinzona 9h 50m Altdorf 10h 11m Arth-Goldau 10h 30m Zug 10h 55m Zurich Hb
10h 22m	12h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
10h 22m Locarno SBB 25517 10h 24m Minusio 10h 29m Tenero 10h 31m Gordola 10h 33m Riazzino 10h 39m Cadenazzo 10h 41m S. Antonino 10h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 11h 00m Lugano SBB 874 11h 16m Bellinzona 11h 50m Altdorf 12h 11m Arth-Goldau 12h 30m Zug 12h 55m Zurich Hb
10h 52m	13h 27m	2h 35m	SBB	Booking
10h 52m Locarno SBB 25819 10h 54m Minusio 10h 59m Tenero 11h 01m Gordola 11h 03m Riazzino 11h 09m Cadenazzo 11h 11m S. Antonino 11h 24m Lugano Connection: 06 min 11h 30m Lugano SBB 1474 11h 46m Bellinzona 12h 42m Arth-Goldau 13h 00m Zug 13h 27m Zurich Hb
12h 22m	14h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
12h 22m Locarno SBB 25521 12h 24m Minusio 12h 29m Tenero 12h 31m Gordola 12h 33m Riazzino 12h 39m Cadenazzo 12h 41m S. Antonino 12h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 13h 00m Lugano SBB 878 13h 16m Bellinzona 13h 50m Altdorf 14h 11m Arth-Goldau 14h 30m Zug 14h 55m Zurich Hb
14h 22m	16h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
14h 22m Locarno SBB 25525 14h 24m Minusio 14h 29m Tenero 14h 31m Gordola 14h 33m Riazzino 14h 39m Cadenazzo 14h 41m S. Antonino 14h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 15h 00m Lugano SBB 882 15h 16m Bellinzona 15h 50m Altdorf 16h 11m Arth-Goldau 16h 30m Zug 16h 55m Zurich Hb
16h 22m	18h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
16h 22m Locarno SBB 25529 16h 24m Minusio 16h 29m Tenero 16h 31m Gordola 16h 33m Riazzino 16h 39m Cadenazzo 16h 41m S. Antonino 16h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 17h 00m Lugano SBB 886 17h 16m Bellinzona 17h 50m Altdorf 18h 11m Arth-Goldau 18h 30m Zug 18h 55m Zurich Hb
18h 22m	20h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
18h 22m Locarno SBB 25533 18h 24m Minusio 18h 29m Tenero 18h 31m Gordola 18h 33m Riazzino 18h 39m Cadenazzo 18h 41m S. Antonino 18h 54m Lugano Connection: 06 min 19h 00m Lugano SBB 890 19h 16m Bellinzona 19h 50m Altdorf 20h 11m Arth-Goldau 20h 30m Zug 20h 55m Zurich Hb
20h 22m	22h 55m	2h 33m	SBB	Booking
20h 22m Locarno SBB 25537 20h 24m Minusio 20h 29m Tenero 20h 31m Gordola 20h 33m Riazzino 20h 39m Cadenazzo 20h 41m S. Antonino 20h 54m Lugano Connection: 08 min 21h 02m Lugano SBB 894 21h 16m Bellinzona 21h 50m Altdorf 22h 11m Arth-Goldau 22h 30m Zug 22h 55m Zurich Hb

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Information about the Locarno to Zurich train

Cheap train tickets from Locarno to Zurich

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

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

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

How many trains run from Locarno to Zurich each day?

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

What is the distance between Locarno and Zurich by train?

What time is the first train from Locarno to Zurich?

What time is the last train from Locarno to Zurich?

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

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

Which train companies operate trains from Locarno to Zurich?

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

Price of a Locarno – Zurich Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Locarno – Zurich

Last-minute Locarno – Zurich Train

Direct train from Locarno to Zurich and alternative routes

Which companies operate the train from Locarno to Zurich?

SBB

SBB

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

SBB

SBB

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

SBB

SBB

Which stations does the train from Locarno to Zurich depart from and arrive at?

Zürich HB

Zürich HB

How do I get to Zurich HB station?

What are the main destinations from Zurich HB station?

Locarno to Zurich train schedule for Friday 6 November 2026

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