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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Austria is to bus and train which costs €50 - €120 and takes 12h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Austria is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €50 - €330.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Austria. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Locarno to Austria?

The distance between Locarno and Austria is 789 km. The road distance is 802.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Austria without a car is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €170 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Locarno to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Austria train from?

Locarno to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Austria?

The best way to get from Locarno to Austria is to train which takes 12h 22m and costs €170 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 56m.

Where does the Locarno to Austria train arrive?

Locarno to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Austria is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Locarno to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4839+ hotels available in Austria.

Locarno to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Locarno to Austria by train, plane, 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, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
6h 24m
€52–328
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane MXP - BTS
4. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nordtrain
7h 57m
€37–236
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 22m
€179–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovannibus Bus
2. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus
15h 56m
Drive 802.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.2 km
8h 14m
€140–202
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 31m
€56–221
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 45m
€80–349
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h
€138–356
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
12h 31m
€53–112

Locarno to Austria by train and subway

43Weekly Services

12h 22mAverage Duration

€179Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.4 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Locarno to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno to Stephansplatz via Como, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 15h 56m.

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