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How to get fromAustria to Locarnoby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VIE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 32m
    CHF 53–279

  2. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wien Aspern Nord to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BTS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 47m
    CHF 39–231

  3. Train via Bellinzona

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    12h 43m
    CHF 152–230

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus N91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    15h 15m
    CHF 68–108

  5. Drive  805.7 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar car 805.7 km
    8h 10m
    CHF 134–194

  6. Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VIE - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    7h 1m
    CHF 43–217

  7. Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane VIE - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 39m
    CHF 143–331

  8. Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane VIE - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    7h 25m
    CHF 46–266

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train Ir46
    14h 27m
    CHF 172–272

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Feldkirchtrain train 730 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhofbus bus 11
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    14h 29m

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration12h 43mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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 12h 43m. 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 15m.

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