What is the cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Cluj-Napoca and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Locarno via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Locarno is 1278 km. The road distance is 1385.2 km.

How do I travel from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno without a car is to bus and train via Venice which takes 18h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Locarno train from?

Cluj-Napoca to Locarno train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train or bus from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno is to train which takes 24h 5m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 22h 2m.

What is the time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 4:59 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 3:59 PM in Locarno.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Locarno train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Locarno train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Locarno is 1385 km. It takes approximately 16h 14m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2559+ hotels available in Locarno.

Cluj-Napoca to Locarno - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CLJ - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
4h 51m
CHF 60–276
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain Re80
26h 26m
CHF 28–124
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Venezia, Piazzale Romabus
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
18h 58m
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
24h 5m
CHF 201–311
Drive 1,385.2 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Locarnocar 1,385.2 km
16h 14m
CHF 215–311
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CLJ - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
5h 26m
CHF 42–234
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CLJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 7m
CHF 135–323
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CLJ - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 23m
CHF 56–231
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)plane CLJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 43m
CHF 86–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Molino Dorinobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
22h 2m
CHF 57–99
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Milano, Stazione Centralebus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
25h 26m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Locarnocar
17h 9m
CHF 274–391

Cluj-Napoca to Locarno by train

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24h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,277.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Locarno via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 24h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Locarno, Debarcadero via Molino Dorino, Molino Dorino, Lampugnano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 22h 2m.

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