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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Locarno via Bregenz, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Lindau to Locarno?

The distance between Lindau and Locarno is 310 km. The road distance is 235.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Lindau to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Lindau to Locarno?

The best way to get from Lindau to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Lindau to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lindau to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Locarno is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Lindau to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lindau 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 Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
5h 19m
CHF 95–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
5h 27m
CHF 19–31
Drive 235.2 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Locarnocar 235.2 km
2h 50m
CHF 37–54
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Feldkirchtrain Re
2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Bahnhof to Sargans, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 11m

Lindau to Locarno by train

62Weekly Trains

5h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 95Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lindau to Locarno.

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Distance: 309.9 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Locarno via Bregenz, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 12–21 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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