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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €55 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Wien Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Locarno to Vienna?

The distance between Locarno and Vienna is 788 km. The road distance is 802.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €170 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Locarno to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Vienna train from?

Locarno to Vienna train services, operated by Südostbahn, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Vienna?

The best way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 18m.

Where does the Locarno to Vienna train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Vienna is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Locarno to Vienna.

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

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Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Locarno to Vienna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Vienna 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 20m
€58–218
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 Hbftrain
7h 48m
€39–202
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 14m
€173–287
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N456 / ...
16h 18m
€65–115
Drive 802.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.2 km
8h 13m
€138–199
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 33m
€44–209
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 44m
€85–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
6h 22m
€151–336
Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
3. Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
8h 10m
€323–627
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 973 / ...
13h 39m

Locarno to Vienna by train

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12h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 788.5 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Wien Hbf via Zürich HB and Zuerich Hb in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 16h 18m.

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