Rome2Rio

How to get fromLinz to Locarnoby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Locarno

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Linz to Locarno by train, bus, night train, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Buchs Sgtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Buchs Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    10h 53m
    CHF 125–349

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus bus 091 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    12h 3m
    CHF 53–93

  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train Ir46
    13h 1m
    CHF 105–323

  4. Drive 636.5 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Locarnocar car 636.5 km
    6h 41m
    CHF 105–151

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Sarganstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    11h 12m
    CHF 56–128

  6. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VIE - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 49m
    CHF 61–331

  7. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 18m
    CHF 186–438

  8. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VIE - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    8h 13m
    CHF 66–228

  9. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 21m
    CHF 111–384

  10. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane VIE - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    8h 45m
    CHF 56–259

  11. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MUC - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    9h 50m
    CHF 126–351

  12. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    9h 47m
    CHF 163–622

Linz to Locarno by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 125Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Linz to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 767.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Locarno via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Buchs Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 12h 3m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers