How to get from Locarno to Zurich
- 136 km as the crow flies
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Locarno to Zurich: train. The two cities are about 136 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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136 km
Locarno to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Locarno → BellinzonatrainFerrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi·30m
- 2Bellinzona → Zurichtrain
SBB·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi, SBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Locarno to Zurich works
Start with a Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi train from Locarno to Bellinzona, about 30 min. Transfer in Bellinzona and continue by SBB train on to Zurich (1h 40m). In total it's roughly €48 over 2h 42m, 1 transfer.
Locarno to Zurich: common questions
Is there a train from Locarno to Zurich?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Zurich from Locarno?
About 136 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Locarno to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi, SBB.
What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ferrovie Autolinee Regionali Ticinesi, SBB
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026