There are 12 ways to get from Locarno to Vienna by train, plane, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
6h 34m€59–279Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane MXP - BTS
- Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Hbftrain
7h 40m€36–236Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
- Take the train from Sargans to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 19m€111–178Bus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano - Famagostabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus N456 / ...
15h 57m€121–195Drive 802.9 km
- Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.9 km
8h 13m€144–208Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
- Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 40m€53–229Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
- Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
7h 5m€74–301Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
6h 43m€144–350Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Graz Airport, train
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane ZRH - GRZ
- Take the train from Graz Hbf to Wien Hbftrain
9h 5m€212–538Train, train to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Rorschachtrain
- Fly from Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ACH - VIE
8h 26m€301–631Train
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
12h 28m€142–255Bus, train via Bregenz
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
- Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
- Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 58m€137–216
Locarno to Vienna by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to train and fly which costs €35 - €240 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs €55 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Vienna station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Bellinzona, famagosta m2 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Wien Hbf via Bellinzona and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Locarno and Vienna is 789 km. The road distance is 802.9 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Vienna without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 19m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Locarno to Vienna, including transfers.
Locarno to Vienna bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Vienna is to bus which takes 15h 57m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €260 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Vienna, Austria?
You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Milano - Famagosta, famagosta m2, lotto m1 m5, Lotto Fieramilanocity, Lampugnano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 15h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Wien Hbf via Bellinzona and Zuerich Hb in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–250
Flights from Zurich Airport to Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–220
Flights from Zurich Airport to Graz Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €120–450
Flights from Zurich Airport to Graz Airport via Vienna International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–460
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Rorschach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Vienna bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Milano - Famagosta station.
Locarno to Vienna train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Vienna is 803 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Locarno to Vienna.
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