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 €45 - €120 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 22m and costs €50 - €240.

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, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Locarno to Austria?

The distance between Locarno and Austria is 790 km. The road distance is 802.7 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 27m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m 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 Südostbahn, 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 27m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €120 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Locarno to Austria train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Austria is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 11m to drive from Locarno to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4562+ 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

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
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 22m
€51–239
Bus
cheapest
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 N76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus N91 / ...
15h 3m
€50–112
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 27m
€145–240
Drive 802.7 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.7 km
8h 11m
€139–201
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 29m
€55–221
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 46m
€82–319
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
6h 59m
€140–354
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 Drf / ...
13h 46m

Locarno to Austria by train and subway

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12h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.6 km
Duration: 6h 22m

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, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 12h 27m. 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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