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

The cheapest way to get from Liestal to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liestal to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Liestal and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Liestal to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Liestal and arriving at Locarno via Zofingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Liestal to Locarno?

The distance between Liestal and Locarno is 236 km. The road distance is 239.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Liestal to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Liestal to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liestal to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Liestal to Locarno?

The best way to get from Liestal to Locarno is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Liestal to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liestal to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Liestal to Locarno is 240 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Liestal to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2693+ hotels available in Locarno.

Liestal to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Liestal 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 Zofingen to Locarnotrain Ic
3h 59m
CHF 81–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 28m
CHF 35–79
Drive 239.9 km
1. Drive from Liestal to Locarnocar 239.9 km
2h 41m
CHF 39–56
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Liestal to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 47m
CHF 101–367
Train via Olten
1. Take the train from Olten to Locarnotrain Ir26
5h 20m
CHF 69–123

Liestal to Locarno by train

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3h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 236.3 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zofingen to Locarno once a week. Tickets cost CHF 65–200 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Basel to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 15–28 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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