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How to take the stunning rail journey from Basel to Locarno, where a simple connection is available with the Centovali Railway
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Basel / Bâle to Locarno by train
There is a choice of two travel options when taking the train across Switzerland from Basel to Locarno.
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The service of direct trains has been restored, though they are also the slowest option as they take, the older, but much more beautiful route.
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The quicker option is to take an express train to Bellinzona and make a simple connection there into a local train on to Locarno.
Routes you can take to go from Basel / Bâle to Locarno
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Option 1: taking the direct trains
Station Guides
Travel Time (approx)
4hr 21min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
1 x train every other hour
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