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 21 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 31m.

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 Lindau-Reutin, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Lindau to Locarno?

The distance between Lindau and Locarno is 306 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 15m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Lindau-Reutin station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Locarno?

The best way to get from Lindau to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Lindau to Locarno train arrive?

Lindau to Locarno train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich 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.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2494+ 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 Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
5h 15m
CHF 63–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Bellinzonabus 076
5h 31m
CHF 21–31
Drive 235.2 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Locarnocar 235.2 km
2h 50m
CHF 38–55
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 8m

Lindau to Locarno by train

7Weekly Trains

5h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lindau to Locarno.

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Distance: 305.8 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Locarno via Lindau-Reutin, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 17–24 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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