Lugano to Locarno train

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Information about the Lugano to Locarno train

Travel by train from Lugano to Locarno. 41 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lugano at 0h 25m and the last at 23h 55m, allowing you to cover the 21.69 km distance in as little as 0h 32m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

0h 43m

Shortest route time

0h 32m

First hour of departure

0h 25m

Last hour of departure

23h 55m

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Cheap train tickets from Lugano to Locarno

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

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Take price variations into account, which depend on the day and time of departure, to benefit from the best fares. 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 Lugano to Locarno take?

The Lugano to Locarno journey takes just 0h 43m on average.

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

Allow 0h 32m to travel between Lugano and Locarno on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Lugano to Locarno each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 41 trains that run on the Lugano to Locarno route daily.

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

There is at least one Direct Journey available between Lugano and Locarno.

What is the distance between Lugano and Locarno by train?

The total distance between Lugano and Locarno by train is approximately 21.69 km.

What time is the first train from Lugano to Locarno?

Looking for an early start? Take the Lugano to Locarno train at 0h 25m.

What time is the last train from Lugano to Locarno?

The last train departs Lugano at 23h 55m.

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

This page presents a list of trains departing from: LUGANO.

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

This page lists trains arriving at: LOCARNO.

Which train companies operate trains from Lugano to Locarno?

You can make the Lugano to Locarno journey with SBB.

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

The price of a Lugano – Locarno 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 Lugano to Locarno 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 Lugano to Locarno.

Price of a Lugano – Locarno Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Locarno, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Lugano to Locarno with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Lugano to Locarno at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lugano – Locarno

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Lugano to Locarno? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Lugano – Locarno Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Lugano to Locarno. For last-minute train tickets from Lugano to Locarno, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Lugano to Locarno and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Lugano - Locarno. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Which companies operate the train from Lugano to Locarno?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Locarno 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 Lugano to Locarno train?

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

SBB

Travel from Lugano to Locarno 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 Lugano - Locarno allows you to explore Switzerland and its Alpine landscapes with complete peace of mind.

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

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lugano to Locarno 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.

Lugano to Locarno train schedule for Tuesday 4 August 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
0h 25m	1h 16m	0h 51m	SBB	Booking
0h 25m Lugano SBB 25144 0h 29m Lamone-Cadempino 0h 32m Taverne-Torricella 0h 37m Mezzovico 0h 41m Rivera-Bironico 0h 51m Giubiasco Connection: 04 min 0h 55m Giubiasco SBB 25697 0h 57m S. Antonino 1h 00m Cadenazzo 1h 04m Riazzino 1h 06m Gordola 1h 10m Tenero 1h 13m Minusio 1h 16m Locarno
1h 05m	1h 38m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
1h 05m Lugano SBB 25542 1h 17m S. Antonino 1h 20m Cadenazzo 1h 25m Riazzino 1h 27m Gordola 1h 30m Tenero 1h 34m Minusio 1h 38m Locarno
4h 32m	5h 45m	1h 13m	SBB	Booking
4h 32m Lugano SBB 25104 4h 36m Lamone-Cadempino 4h 39m Taverne-Torricella 4h 44m Mezzovico 4h 48m Rivera-Bironico 4h 59m Giubiasco Connection: 24 min 5h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25619 5h 25m S. Antonino 5h 29m Cadenazzo 5h 33m Riazzino 5h 35m Gordola 5h 38m Tenero 5h 41m Minusio 5h 45m Locarno
5h 22m	6h 15m	0h 53m	SBB	Booking
5h 22m Lugano SBB 25106 5h 26m Lamone-Cadempino 5h 29m Taverne-Torricella 5h 34m Mezzovico 5h 38m Rivera-Bironico 5h 49m Giubiasco Connection: 04 min 5h 53m Giubiasco SBB 25621 5h 55m S. Antonino 5h 59m Cadenazzo 6h 03m Riazzino 6h 05m Gordola 6h 08m Tenero 6h 11m Minusio 6h 15m Locarno
6h 05m	6h 38m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
6h 05m Lugano SBB 25500 6h 17m S. Antonino 6h 20m Cadenazzo 6h 25m Riazzino 6h 27m Gordola 6h 30m Tenero 6h 34m Minusio 6h 38m Locarno
6h 35m	7h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
6h 35m Lugano SBB 25804 6h 47m S. Antonino 6h 50m Cadenazzo 6h 55m Riazzino 6h 57m Gordola 7h 00m Tenero 7h 04m Minusio 7h 08m Locarno
6h 55m	7h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
6h 55m Lugano SBB 25756 7h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 7h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25627 7h 25m S. Antonino 7h 29m Cadenazzo 7h 33m Riazzino 7h 35m Gordola 7h 38m Tenero 7h 41m Minusio 7h 45m Locarno
7h 35m	8h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
7h 35m Lugano SBB 25806 7h 47m S. Antonino 7h 50m Cadenazzo 7h 55m Riazzino 7h 57m Gordola 8h 00m Tenero 8h 04m Minusio 8h 08m Locarno
7h 55m	8h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
7h 55m Lugano SBB 25758 8h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 8h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25631 8h 25m S. Antonino 8h 29m Cadenazzo 8h 33m Riazzino 8h 35m Gordola 8h 38m Tenero 8h 41m Minusio 8h 45m Locarno
8h 35m	9h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
8h 35m Lugano SBB 25808 8h 47m S. Antonino 8h 50m Cadenazzo 8h 55m Riazzino 8h 57m Gordola 9h 00m Tenero 9h 04m Minusio 9h 08m Locarno
8h 55m	9h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
8h 55m Lugano SBB 25760 9h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 9h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25635 9h 25m S. Antonino 9h 29m Cadenazzo 9h 33m Riazzino 9h 35m Gordola 9h 38m Tenero 9h 41m Minusio 9h 45m Locarno
9h 35m	10h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
9h 35m Lugano SBB 25810 9h 47m S. Antonino 9h 50m Cadenazzo 9h 55m Riazzino 9h 57m Gordola 10h 00m Tenero 10h 04m Minusio 10h 08m Locarno
9h 55m	10h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
9h 55m Lugano SBB 25762 10h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 10h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25639 10h 25m S. Antonino 10h 29m Cadenazzo 10h 33m Riazzino 10h 35m Gordola 10h 38m Tenero 10h 41m Minusio 10h 45m Locarno
10h 35m	11h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
10h 35m Lugano SBB 25812 10h 47m S. Antonino 10h 50m Cadenazzo 10h 55m Riazzino 10h 57m Gordola 11h 00m Tenero 11h 04m Minusio 11h 08m Locarno
10h 55m	11h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
10h 55m Lugano SBB 25764 11h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 11h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25643 11h 25m S. Antonino 11h 29m Cadenazzo 11h 33m Riazzino 11h 35m Gordola 11h 38m Tenero 11h 41m Minusio 11h 45m Locarno
11h 35m	12h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
11h 35m Lugano SBB 25814 11h 47m S. Antonino 11h 50m Cadenazzo 11h 55m Riazzino 11h 57m Gordola 12h 00m Tenero 12h 04m Minusio 12h 08m Locarno
11h 55m	12h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
11h 55m Lugano SBB 25766 12h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 12h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25647 12h 25m S. Antonino 12h 29m Cadenazzo 12h 33m Riazzino 12h 35m Gordola 12h 38m Tenero 12h 41m Minusio 12h 45m Locarno
12h 35m	13h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
12h 35m Lugano SBB 25816 12h 47m S. Antonino 12h 50m Cadenazzo 12h 55m Riazzino 12h 57m Gordola 13h 00m Tenero 13h 04m Minusio 13h 08m Locarno
12h 55m	13h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
12h 55m Lugano SBB 25768 13h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 13h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25651 13h 25m S. Antonino 13h 29m Cadenazzo 13h 33m Riazzino 13h 35m Gordola 13h 38m Tenero 13h 41m Minusio 13h 45m Locarno
13h 35m	14h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
13h 35m Lugano SBB 25818 13h 47m S. Antonino 13h 50m Cadenazzo 13h 55m Riazzino 13h 57m Gordola 14h 00m Tenero 14h 04m Minusio 14h 08m Locarno
13h 55m	14h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
13h 55m Lugano SBB 25770 14h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 14h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25655 14h 25m S. Antonino 14h 29m Cadenazzo 14h 33m Riazzino 14h 35m Gordola 14h 38m Tenero 14h 41m Minusio 14h 45m Locarno
14h 35m	15h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
14h 35m Lugano SBB 25820 14h 47m S. Antonino 14h 50m Cadenazzo 14h 55m Riazzino 14h 57m Gordola 15h 00m Tenero 15h 04m Minusio 15h 08m Locarno
14h 55m	15h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
14h 55m Lugano SBB 25772 15h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 15h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25659 15h 25m S. Antonino 15h 29m Cadenazzo 15h 33m Riazzino 15h 35m Gordola 15h 38m Tenero 15h 41m Minusio 15h 45m Locarno
15h 35m	16h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
15h 35m Lugano SBB 25822 15h 47m S. Antonino 15h 50m Cadenazzo 15h 55m Riazzino 15h 57m Gordola 16h 00m Tenero 16h 04m Minusio 16h 08m Locarno
15h 55m	16h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
15h 55m Lugano SBB 25774 16h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 16h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25663 16h 25m S. Antonino 16h 29m Cadenazzo 16h 33m Riazzino 16h 35m Gordola 16h 38m Tenero 16h 41m Minusio 16h 45m Locarno
16h 35m	17h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
16h 35m Lugano SBB 25824 16h 47m S. Antonino 16h 50m Cadenazzo 16h 55m Riazzino 16h 57m Gordola 17h 00m Tenero 17h 04m Minusio 17h 08m Locarno
16h 55m	17h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
16h 55m Lugano SBB 25776 17h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 17h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25667 17h 25m S. Antonino 17h 29m Cadenazzo 17h 33m Riazzino 17h 35m Gordola 17h 38m Tenero 17h 41m Minusio 17h 45m Locarno
17h 35m	18h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
17h 35m Lugano SBB 25826 17h 47m S. Antonino 17h 50m Cadenazzo 17h 55m Riazzino 17h 57m Gordola 18h 00m Tenero 18h 04m Minusio 18h 08m Locarno
17h 55m	18h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
17h 55m Lugano SBB 25778 18h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 18h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25671 18h 25m S. Antonino 18h 29m Cadenazzo 18h 33m Riazzino 18h 35m Gordola 18h 38m Tenero 18h 41m Minusio 18h 45m Locarno
18h 35m	19h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
18h 35m Lugano SBB 25828 18h 47m S. Antonino 18h 50m Cadenazzo 18h 55m Riazzino 18h 57m Gordola 19h 00m Tenero 19h 04m Minusio 19h 08m Locarno
18h 55m	19h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
18h 55m Lugano SBB 25780 19h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 19h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25675 19h 25m S. Antonino 19h 29m Cadenazzo 19h 33m Riazzino 19h 35m Gordola 19h 38m Tenero 19h 41m Minusio 19h 45m Locarno
19h 35m	20h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
19h 35m Lugano SBB 25830 19h 47m S. Antonino 19h 50m Cadenazzo 19h 55m Riazzino 19h 57m Gordola 20h 00m Tenero 20h 04m Minusio 20h 08m Locarno
19h 55m	20h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
19h 55m Lugano SBB 25782 20h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 20h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25679 20h 25m S. Antonino 20h 29m Cadenazzo 20h 33m Riazzino 20h 35m Gordola 20h 38m Tenero 20h 41m Minusio 20h 45m Locarno
20h 35m	21h 07m	0h 32m	SBB	Booking
20h 35m Lugano SBB 25832 20h 47m S. Antonino 20h 50m Cadenazzo 20h 55m Riazzino 20h 57m Gordola 21h 00m Tenero 21h 04m Minusio 21h 07m Locarno
20h 55m	21h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
20h 55m Lugano SBB 25784 21h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 21h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25683 21h 25m S. Antonino 21h 29m Cadenazzo 21h 33m Riazzino 21h 35m Gordola 21h 38m Tenero 21h 41m Minusio 21h 45m Locarno
21h 35m	22h 07m	0h 32m	SBB	Booking
21h 35m Lugano SBB 25834 21h 47m S. Antonino 21h 50m Cadenazzo 21h 55m Riazzino 21h 57m Gordola 22h 00m Tenero 22h 04m Minusio 22h 07m Locarno
21h 55m	22h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
21h 55m Lugano SBB 25786 22h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 22h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25687 22h 25m S. Antonino 22h 29m Cadenazzo 22h 33m Riazzino 22h 35m Gordola 22h 38m Tenero 22h 41m Minusio 22h 45m Locarno
22h 35m	23h 07m	0h 32m	SBB	Booking
22h 35m Lugano SBB 25836 22h 47m S. Antonino 22h 50m Cadenazzo 22h 55m Riazzino 22h 57m Gordola 23h 00m Tenero 23h 04m Minusio 23h 07m Locarno
22h 55m	23h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
22h 55m Lugano SBB 25788 23h 07m Giubiasco Connection: 16 min 23h 23m Giubiasco SBB 25691 23h 25m S. Antonino 23h 29m Cadenazzo 23h 33m Riazzino 23h 35m Gordola 23h 38m Tenero 23h 41m Minusio 23h 45m Locarno
23h 35m	0h 08m	0h 33m	SBB	Booking
23h 35m Lugano SBB 25838 23h 47m S. Antonino 23h 50m Cadenazzo 23h 55m Riazzino 23h 57m Gordola 0h 00m Tenero 0h 04m Minusio 0h 08m Locarno
23h 55m	0h 45m	0h 50m	SBB	Booking
23h 55m Lugano SBB 25790 23h 59m Lamone-Cadempino 0h 02m Taverne-Torricella 0h 07m Mezzovico 0h 11m Rivera-Bironico 0h 21m Giubiasco Connection: 04 min 0h 25m Giubiasco SBB 25695 0h 27m S. Antonino 0h 30m Cadenazzo 0h 34m Riazzino 0h 36m Gordola 0h 39m Tenero 0h 42m Minusio 0h 45m Locarno

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