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There are 11 ways to get from Linz to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Innsbruck

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    10h 31m
    CHF 128–234

  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
    11h 48m
    CHF 55–84

  3. Drive  636.5 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Locarnocar car 636.5 km
    6h 41m
    CHF 122–176

  4. 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 44m
    CHF 63–306

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train Ir46
    10h 56m
    CHF 135–210

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof 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 38m
    CHF 56–110

  7. 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 58–265

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

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 17m
    CHF 167–378

  9. 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 38m
    CHF 61–304

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

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 25m
    CHF 102–335

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

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Plattlingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Plattling to Freisingtrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MUC - LIN
    4. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    9h 54m
    CHF 122–314

Linz to Locarno by train

Calendar58Weekly Trains
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 767.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Locarno via Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 31m. 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 11h 48m.

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