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 45 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 7m.

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 33m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

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 Mitte, Wien Meidling, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Austria to Locarno?

The distance between Austria and Locarno is 790 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 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 Meidling 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 37m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 15h 7m.

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 9m to drive from Austria to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2501+ 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 Vienna International Airport 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 33m
CHF 43–225
Train via Bellinzona
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 137–231
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
15h 7m
CHF 46–106
Drive 805.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar 805.7 km
8h 9m
CHF 130–188
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 4m
CHF 48–208
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 33m
CHF 127–321
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 54m
CHF 69–228
Fly Vienna International Airport 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 12m
CHF 46–251
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
13h 31m
CHF 137–222
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hohenemstrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Churtrain
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
14h 46m

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Meidling, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno, Debarcadero via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Munich central bus station, Chur station train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 7m.

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