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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Austria to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Locarno via Wien Hbf, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Austria to Locarno?

The distance between Austria and Locarno is 789 km. The road distance is 805.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Austria to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 11h 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Austria to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Locarno train from?

Austria to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Austria to Locarno?

The best way to get from Austria to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 11h 35m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Austria to Locarno train arrive?

Austria to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Austria to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Locarno is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Austria to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3005+ hotels available in Locarno.

Austria to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Locarno by plane, train, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 38m
CHF 43–300
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
11h 35m
CHF 147–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus 036 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
15h 5m
CHF 59–98
Drive 805.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar 805.7 km
8h 10m
CHF 129–186
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 3m
CHF 48–197
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 40m
CHF 138–303
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 25m
CHF 53–214
Fly to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 20m
CHF 325–628
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sarganstrain rjx 160
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
12h 43m
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
13h 19m
CHF 162–352

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

43Weekly Services

11h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 147Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Austria to Locarno.

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno, Debarcadero via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Munich central bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 5m.

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