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

The cheapest way to get from Brugg to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brugg to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Brugg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Brugg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Brugg AG and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Brugg to Locarno?

The distance between Brugg and Locarno is 205 km. The road distance is 209.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Brugg to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Brugg to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brugg to Locarno train from?

Brugg to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Brugg to Locarno?

The best way to get from Brugg to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Brugg to Locarno train arrive?

Brugg to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Brugg to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Brugg to Locarno is 210 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Brugg to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

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Brugg to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Brugg to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
3h 4m
CHF 58–99
Drive 209.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Brugg to Locarnocar 209.7 km
2h 41m
CHF 34–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
5h 30m
CHF 35–42
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Brugg AG to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 17m
CHF 90–224
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
4h 51m
CHF 59–97

Brugg to Locarno by train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.2 km
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Brugg, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–65 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Südostbahn also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedo twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 12 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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