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

The cheapest way to get from Airolo to Locarno is to bus and line 222 bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 17 and takes 2h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airolo to Locarno is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 18.

Is there a direct bus between Airolo and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Airolo to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Airolo, Stazione and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Biasca, Stazione and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Airolo and Locarno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Airolo and arriving at Locarno. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Airolo to Locarno?

The distance between Airolo and Locarno is 86 km. The road distance is 77 km.

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

The best way to get from Airolo to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs .

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

The train from Airolo to Locarno takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Airolo to Locarno bus from?

Airolo to Locarno bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Airolo to Locarno train from?

Airolo to Locarno train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Airolo station.

Train or bus from Airolo to Locarno?

The best way to get from Airolo to Locarno is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus and line 222 bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 17 and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Airolo to Locarno bus arrive?

Airolo to Locarno bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Where does the Airolo to Locarno train arrive?

Airolo to Locarno train services, operated by Südostbahn, arrive at Locarno station.

Can I drive from Airolo to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Airolo to Locarno is 77 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Airolo to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Airolo to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 222 bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Airolo to Locarno by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
1h 25m
Bus, line 222 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazionebus 120
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 222 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
2h 57m
CHF 11–16
Drive 77 km
1. Drive from Airolo to Locarnocar 77 km
56 min
CHF 12–18
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Airolo to Locarnotaxi 77 km
56 min
CHF 390–470

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Airolo to Locarno.

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Distance: 86.3 km
Duration: 1h 25m

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

Südostbahn operates a train from Airolo to Locarno hourly, and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Airolo, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcadero via Biasca, Stazione and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 2h 57m.

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