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

The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 and takes 16h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Amsterdam to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Amsterdam and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Locarno via Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Amsterdam to Locarno?

The distance between Amsterdam and Locarno is 924 km. The road distance is 969.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Locarno without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 11h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Amsterdam to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Amsterdam to Locarno train from?

Amsterdam to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Amsterdam to Locarno?

The best way to get from Amsterdam to Locarno is to train via Mannheim which takes 11h 14m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 170 and takes 16h 46m.

Where does the Amsterdam to Locarno train arrive?

Amsterdam to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Amsterdam to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Locarno is 969 km. It takes approximately 9h 38m to drive from Amsterdam to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2990+ hotels available in Locarno.

Amsterdam to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 10 ways to get from Amsterdam to Locarno by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane AMS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 34m
CHF 70–299
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
11h 14m
CHF 95–506
Bus
1. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 46m
CHF 82–169
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
16h 14m
CHF 148–384
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 27m
CHF 165–352
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane AMS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 5m
CHF 70–206
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 46m
CHF 116–507
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane AMS - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 5m
CHF 222–644
Train
1. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
15h 1m
CHF 145–403
Drive 969.3 km
1. Drive from Amsterdam to Locarnocar 969.3 km
9h 38m
CHF 157–227

Amsterdam to Locarno by train

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11h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 923.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal to Locarno via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 14m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 70–140 and the journey takes 15h 15m.

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