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

The cheapest way to get from Kriens to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kriens to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Kriens and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Kriens to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Kriens, Schachenstrasse and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Lucerne and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Kriens and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Kriens to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Luzern Allmend/Messe and arriving at Locarno via Luzern and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Kriens to Locarno?

The distance between Kriens and Locarno is 159 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kriens to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Kriens to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kriens to Locarno bus from?

Kriens to Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Lucerne station.

Where do I catch the Kriens to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Kriens to Locarno?

The best way to get from Kriens to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 28 and takes 4h 25m.

Where does the Kriens to Locarno bus arrive?

Kriens to Locarno bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.

Where does the Kriens to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kriens to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Kriens to Locarno is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Kriens to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Kriens to Locarno by train, bus, or car

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Luzern to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarnotrain Ir46 / ...
2h 42m
CHF 41–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucerne to Bellinzona Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcaderobus 311
4h 25m
CHF 19–28
Drive 158.4 km
1. Drive from Kriens to Locarnocar 158.4 km
1h 50m
CHF 25–36
Train
1. Take the train from Luzern to Locarnotrain Ir26 / ...
4h 42m
CHF 39–70

Kriens to Locarno by train

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Distance: 158.7 km
Duration: 2h 42m

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

You can take a train from Luzern Allmend/Messe to Locarno via Luzern and Bellinzona in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kriens, Schachenstrasse to Locarno, Debarcadero via Luzern, Kantonalbank, Lucerne, Bellinzona Station, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 4h 25m.

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