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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Austria is to bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 3m.

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 Oper via Zuerich Hb and Dörfelstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Locarno to Austria?

The distance between Locarno and Austria is 790 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 32m and costs €170 - €370.

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 32m and costs €170 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 15h 3m.

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 13m to drive from Locarno to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 2427+ hotels available in Austria.

Locarno to Austria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Austria by train, plane, bus, or car

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Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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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
€52–321
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
12h 32m
€175–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 036 / ...
15h 3m
€66–110
Drive 802.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.2 km
8h 13m
€139–200
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 37m
€53–283
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
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
€85–343
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
7h
€142–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 979 / ...
13h 46m

Locarno to Austria by train and tram

41Weekly Services

12h 32mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 789.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Locarno to Oper via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Meidling, and Dörfelstraße in around 12h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Stephansplatz via Bellinzona, Stazione, Chur, Postautostation, Chur station train station, Munich central bus station, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 15h 3m.

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