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 85 and takes 14h 40m.

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 70 - SFr 260.

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 Hbf, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.

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 which takes 11h 38m and costs SFr 130 - 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 which takes 11h 38m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 14h 40m.

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 2276+ hotels available in Locarno.

Austria to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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
best
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 73–253
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 9m
CHF 43–197
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
11h 38m
CHF 137–230
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
14h 40m
CHF 46–81
Drive 805.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar 805.7 km
8h 9m
CHF 126–182
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 39m
CHF 122–289
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 17m
CHF 46–250
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 19m
CHF 276–526
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 42m

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

42Weekly Services

11h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 137Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno via Mitte-Landstraße, Wien Mitte, Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 38m. 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 14h 40m.

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