There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Sargans by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
4h 21mCHF 18–33Train
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Sarganstrain Ir35
4h 22mCHF 57–135Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Sarganscar 161.3 km
2h 3mCHF 31–45
Locarno to Sargans by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Sargans station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Chur, Postautostation via Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Sargans. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Sargans via Bellinzona and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Locarno and Sargans is 165 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Sargans without a car is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 35.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Locarno to Sargans, including transfers.
Locarno to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Sargans train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to bus which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Sargans, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Sargans via Bellinzona, Stazione, Chur, Postautostation, and Chur in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Sargans via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 50–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- FART
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Locarno to Sargans train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Sargans is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Locarno to Sargans.
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