What is the cheapest way to get from Aarau to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Aarau to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aarau to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Aarau to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Aarau and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Aarau to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Aarau and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Aarau to Locarno?

The distance between Aarau and Locarno is 215 km. The road distance is 209 km.

How do I travel from Aarau to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Aarau to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.

How long does it take to get from Aarau to Locarno?

It takes approximately 3h to get from Aarau to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aarau to Locarno train from?

Aarau to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Aarau station.

Train or bus from Aarau to Locarno?

The best way to get from Aarau to Locarno is to train which takes 3h and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 22 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Aarau to Locarno train arrive?

Aarau to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Aarau to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Aarau to Locarno is 209 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Aarau to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Aarau to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2493+ hotels available in Locarno.

Aarau to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Aarau to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
3h
CHF 64–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarau to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
5h 1m
CHF 18–22
Drive 209 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Locarnocar 209 km
2h 31m
CHF 34–49
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Aarau to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 14m
CHF 96–233

Aarau to Locarno by train

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Map of how to get from Aarau to Locarno.

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Distance: 215.3 km
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Aarau, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Aarau to Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 3h. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Aarau to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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