There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Locarno by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 34mCHF 43–311Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
- Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 29mCHF 38–239Train via Bellinzona
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
12h 43mCHF 152–230Bus
- Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus 036 / ...
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus
- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
15h 5mCHF 66–108Drive 805.7 km
- Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar 805.7 km
8h 10mCHF 131–189Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 58mCHF 43–208Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 36mCHF 133–304Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 2mCHF 96–395Train
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
14h 27mCHF 167–362Train, bus
- Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Feldkirchtrain
- Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhofbus 11
- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
14h 29m
Austria to Locarno by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Austria to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Austria to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 320.
No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.
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 12h 43m.
The distance between Austria and Locarno is 790 km. The road distance is 805.7 km.
The best way to get from Austria to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 12h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 230.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Austria to Locarno, including transfers.
Austria to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.
Austria to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.
The best way to get from Austria to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 12h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 5m.
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 5m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–220
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–180
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–240
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–260
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–180
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–380
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–290
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–260
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–180
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–370
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–150
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–160
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–370
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–120
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–160
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 100–150
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- *
- CHF 23–35
Train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hb
- *
- CHF 100–150
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 30 200 73-0
- kommunikation@transdev.de
- Website
- Transdev GmbH
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–35
- Schedules at
- Transdev GmbH
- Phone
- +43 1 89900
- service@westbahn.at
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–45
- Website
- Westbahn
Train from Wien Westbahnhof to Feldkirch
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 110–200
- Website
- Westbahn
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–50
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–35
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Website
- ÖBB Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- customerservices@terravision.eu
- Website
- TERRAVISION
Bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoia
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–23
- Website
- TERRAVISION
- Phone
- +423 237 94 94
- support@liemobil.li
- Website
- Verkehrsbetrieb Liechtensteinmobil
Bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Verkehrsbetrieb Liechtensteinmobil
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More Questions & Answers
Austria to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.
Austria to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Locarno is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Austria to Locarno.
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