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

The cheapest way to get from Glarus to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glarus to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Glarus and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Glarus to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Glarus and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Glarus to Locarno?

The distance between Glarus and Locarno is 240 km. The road distance is 184.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Glarus to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Glarus to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glarus to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Glarus to Locarno?

The best way to get from Glarus to Locarno is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 90 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Glarus to Locarno train arrive?

Glarus to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Glarus to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Glarus to Locarno is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Glarus to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2995+ hotels available in Locarno.

Glarus to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 408 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Glarus 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 Glarus to Zürich HBtrain S25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
3h 41m
CHF 62–126
Drive 184.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Glarus to Locarnocar 184.3 km
2h 28m
CHF 29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd to Chur, Bahnhofplatzbus Ev2
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
6h 49m
CHF 73–87
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
5h 29m
CHF 87–209
Line 408 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Linthal, Bahnhof to Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ostbus 408
2. Take the train from Altdorf UR to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
6h 15m

Glarus to Locarno by train

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3h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Glarus to Locarno.

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Distance: 240.2 km
Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Glarus to Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glarus to Locarno, Debarcadero via Ziegelbrücke, Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd, Chur, Bahnhofplatz, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 6h 49m.

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