What is the cheapest way to get from Bregenz to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Bregenz to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bregenz to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Bregenz to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Bregenz and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Bregenz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bregenz and arriving at Locarno via St. Margrethen SG, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Bregenz to Locarno?

The distance between Bregenz and Locarno is 300 km. The road distance is 222.5 km.

How do I travel from Bregenz to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Bregenz to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Bregenz to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bregenz to Locarno train from?

Bregenz to Locarno train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from St. Margrethen SG station.

Train or bus from Bregenz to Locarno?

The best way to get from Bregenz to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Bregenz to Locarno train arrive?

Bregenz to Locarno train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Bregenz to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bregenz to Locarno is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Bregenz to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Bregenz to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Locarno.

Bregenz to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bregenz to Locarno by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
5h 2m
CHF 55–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bregenz bus station to Bellinzona076
5h 11m
CHF 20–31
Drive 222.5 km
1. Drive from Bregenz to Locarno222.5 km
2h 41m
CHF 36–52
Bus via Chur
1. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhof11
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazione171
6h 55m

Bregenz to Locarno by train

75Weekly Trains

5h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bregenz to Locarno.

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Distance: 299.8 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Bregenz, Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bregenz to Locarno via St. Margrethen SG, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bregenz bus station to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 16–23 and the journey takes 3h 55m.

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