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 20 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 57m.

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 Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Aarau to Locarno?

The distance between Aarau and Locarno is 194 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 via Bellinzona which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 via Bellinzona which takes 2h 37m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 25 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Aarau to Locarno train arrive?

Aarau to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona 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 2681+ hotels available in Locarno.

Aarau to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aarau to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Aarau to Bellinzonatrain Ic
2h 37m
CHF 66–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aarau to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
4h 57m
CHF 20–24
Drive 209 km
1. Drive from Aarau to Locarnocar 209 km
2h 31m
CHF 33–47
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 96–232
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Locarnotrain Ir26
5h 7m

Aarau to Locarno by train

2Weekly Trains

2h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 194.3 km
Duration: 2h 37m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Aarau to Bellinzona twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 55–100 and the journey takes 2h 1m. 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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