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 45 - SFr 270 and takes 5h 7m.

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 90 - SFr 230.

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 25h 34m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Locarno is 1278 km. The road distance is 1385.6 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 45m 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 25h 34m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 22h 3m.

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

Locarno is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 12:41 AM in Cluj-Napoca and 11:41 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 1386 km. It takes approximately 16h 3m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2526+ 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)CLJ - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
4h 51m
CHF 91–228
Bus, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
26h 26m
CHF 27–125
Bus, train via Venice
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Venezia, Piazzale Roma
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Milano CentraleFr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
18h 45m
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
25h 34m
CHF 206–311
Drive 1,385.6 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Locarno1,385.6 km
16h 3m
CHF 222–321
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CLJ - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
5h 7m
CHF 46–264
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CLJ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
5h 7m
CHF 140–373
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CLJ - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h 23m
CHF 126–281
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Basel (BSL)CLJ - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
6h 43m
CHF 76–365
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Molino Dorino
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
22h 3m
CHF 59–101
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Milano, Stazione Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe80
25h 7m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Locarno
17h 7m
CHF 283–397

Cluj-Napoca to Locarno by train

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25h 34mAverage Duration

CHF 206Cheapest Price

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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 25h 34m. 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 3m.

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