The cheapest and fastest trains from Bellinzona to Locarno
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bellinzona to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bellinzona to Locarno will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bellinzona for Locarno on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 17 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bellinzona to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bellinzona to Locarno train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 26 2307 | 2307 | 7:04 AM Bellinzona station | 0h23 | 7:27 AM Locarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 26 2307 | 2307 · B 7 7051 | 7051 | 7:04 AM Bellinzona station | 0h27 | 7:31 AM Locarno | 1 transfer | |
S 20 25631 | 25631 | 7:19 AM Bellinzona station | 0h26 | 7:45 AM Locarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 20 25631 | 25631 · B 4 4014 | 4014 | 7:19 AM Bellinzona station | 0h31 | 7:50 AM Locarno | 1 transfer | |
S 20 25633 | 25633 | 7:49 AM Bellinzona station | 0h26 | 8:15 AM Locarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 46 2409 | 2409 | 8:04 AM Bellinzona station | 0h23 | 8:27 AM Locarno station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bellinzona to Locarno
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 23m |
First train 00:08 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Bellinzona to Locarno trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Bellinzona and Locarno from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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FAQs: Trains from Bellinzona to Locarno

Passengers board the train most frequently from Bellinzona, which is located around 0.6 miles (961 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Locarno, located 0.1 miles (190 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bellinzona to Locarno
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via della Stazione.
- Ristorante Sensi
- Osteria Chiara
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Ibis Locarno
- Hotel Belvedere Locarno
- Hotel Garni Muralto
- Located in the main hall
- 240 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections

