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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Villach is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Villach is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Villach?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Villach. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Locarno to Villach?

The distance between Locarno and Villach is 610 km. The road distance is 573 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Villach without a car is to train and night train which takes 8h 57m and costs €100 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Locarno to Villach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Villach train from?

Locarno to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Villach?

The best way to get from Locarno to Villach is to bus which takes 11h 48m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Locarno to Villach train arrive?

Locarno to Villach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Villach is 573 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Locarno to Villach.

Where can I stay near Villach?

There are 2477+ hotels available in Villach.

Locarno to Villach - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Villach by train, night train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, night train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the night train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 57m
€108–446
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Villach Hbfbus N456 / ...
11h 48m
€45–80
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the night train from Sargans to Villach Hbfnighttrain En / ...
13h 36m
€170–314
Drive 573 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Villachcar 573 km
6h
€99–143
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
9h 7m
€118–191
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane LIN - TRS
3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Villach Hbftrain
8h 7m
€122–249
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
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 Ljubljana (LJU)plane MXP - LJU
4. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
9h 34m
€125–673
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane ZRH - LJU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
8h 35m
€178–761

Locarno to Villach by train and night train

14Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Villach.

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Distance: 610.1 km
Duration: 8h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Villach Hbf via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre in around 9h 7m.

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