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

The cheapest way to get from Interlaken to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 27 - SFr 40 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Interlaken to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Interlaken and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Interlaken West and arriving at Locarno FART via Spiez and Domodossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Interlaken to Locarno?

The distance between Interlaken and Locarno is 162 km. The road distance is 178.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Interlaken to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Interlaken to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Interlaken to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Interlaken to Locarno?

The best way to get from Interlaken to Locarno is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Interlaken to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Interlaken to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Interlaken to Locarno is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Interlaken to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Interlaken to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Interlaken 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 Spiez to Domodossolatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
4h 38m
CHF 28–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meiringen, Bahnhof to Göschenen, Bahnhofbus 162
2. Take the train from Göschenen to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
5h 44m
Drive 178.4 km
1. Drive from Interlaken to Locarnocar 178.4 km
2h 23m
CHF 28–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Zürich HB Schweizerhofbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
6h 57m
CHF 40–49

Interlaken to Locarno by train

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4h 38mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Interlaken to Locarno.

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Distance: 162.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Interlaken, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Interlaken West to Locarno FART via Spiez and Domodossola in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interlaken Sonnenhof to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 6h 57m.

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