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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Locarno is to drive which takes 6h 41m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Linz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Linz/Donau Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Feldkirch, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Linz to Locarno?

The distance between Linz and Locarno is 767 km. The road distance is 636.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 320.

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m to get from Linz to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Locarno bus from?

Linz to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Locarno train from?

Linz to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Linz/Donau Hbf station.

Train or bus from Linz to Locarno?

The best way to get from Linz to Locarno is to train which takes 10h 38m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Linz to Locarno bus arrive?

Linz to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Linz to Locarno train arrive?

Linz to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Feldkirch station.

Can I drive from Linz to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Locarno is 637 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Linz to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2972+ hotels available in Locarno.

Linz to Locarno - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Linz 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 Linz/Donau Hbf to Feldkirchtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Zürich HBtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
10h 38m
CHF 93–318
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Munich central bus stationbus 091 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
12h 3m
CHF 52–85
Drive 636.5 km
1. Drive from Linz to Locarnocar 636.5 km
6h 41m
CHF 107–154
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 64–330
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to St. Gallen(Ch)train Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Arth-Goldautrain Vae
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Locarnotrain
12h 7m
CHF 151–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Frastanztrain
2. Take the bus from Feldkirch, Busplatz to Sargans, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
12h 20m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 18m
CHF 194–417
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 22m
CHF 59–227
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 20m
CHF 124–365
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 54m
CHF 54–266
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 49m
CHF 149–332
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
9h 47m
CHF 189–599

Linz to Locarno by train

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10h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 767.2 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Locarno via Feldkirch, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 38m. 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.

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