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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Winterthur is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Winterthur is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Winterthur?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Winterthur. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Winterthur via Bellinzona and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Locarno to Winterthur?

The distance between Locarno and Winterthur is 201 km. The road distance is 219.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Winterthur without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Locarno to Winterthur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Winterthur train from?

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

Where does the Locarno to Winterthur train arrive?

Locarno to Winterthur train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Winterthur is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Locarno to Winterthur.

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

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Where can I stay near Winterthur?

There are 1245+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Locarno to Winterthur - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Winterthur by train, car, or bus

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

Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2h 55m
CHF 56–109
Drive 219.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Winterthurcar 219.7 km
2h 41m
CHF 35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
3h 50m
CHF 70–127
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
4h 9m
CHF 58–113

Locarno to Winterthur by train

212Weekly Trains

2h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.8 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Winterthur, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Zürich HB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 40–80 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Südostbahn also services this route 4 times a day.

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