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 35m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 210.

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 37m.

How far is it from Austria to Locarno?

The distance between Austria and Locarno is 790 km. The road distance is 802.8 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 37m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 37m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 230. 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 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Austria to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Austria to Locarno by plane, train, bus, night train, 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)VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 35m
CHF 43–204
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 142–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationN91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationN76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione171
15h 7m
CHF 47–106
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Wien Meidling to Milano P.GaribaldiNj
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe 80
18h 40m
CHF 75–274
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h 7m
CHF 48–178
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
6h 36m
CHF 132–290
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
7h 15m
CHF 46–241
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Ost
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h 56m
CHF 64–233
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to HohenemsDrf / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Chur
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione171
14h 46m
Drive 802.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Locarno802.8 km
8h 11m
CHF 128–185

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.7 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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 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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