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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Locarno?

The distance between Innsbruck and Locarno is 452 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Innsbruck to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Locarno train from?

Innsbruck to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Innsbruck to Locarno?

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Innsbruck to Locarno train arrive?

Innsbruck to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Innsbruck to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Locarno is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Innsbruck to Locarno.

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

Book your Innsbruck to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Locarno.

Innsbruck to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Innsbruck to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
6h 8m
CHF 71–147
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck to Brescia - North Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brescia to Milano Centraletrain R4
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 20m
CHF 37–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Feldkirch stationbus
2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
8h 46m
Drive 329.8 km
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Locarnocar 329.8 km
4h 18m
CHF 52–74
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 59m
CHF 143–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
6h 44m
CHF 45–81
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 99–269

Innsbruck to Locarno by train

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Distance: 451.8 km
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Locarno, Debarcadero via Feldkirch, Bahnhof, Sargans, Bahnhof, Sargans, Chur, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 8h 46m.

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