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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Winterthur is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 26m.

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 35 - SFr 55.

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 3h 39m.

How far is it from Locarno to Winterthur?

The distance between Locarno and Winterthur is 203 km. The road distance is 219.5 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 3h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Winterthur?

The best way to get from Locarno to Winterthur is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 39m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Locarno to Winterthur train arrive?

Locarno to Winterthur train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Winterthur?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Winterthur is 219 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 1272+ hotels available in Winterthur.

Locarno to Winterthur - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Winterthur by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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 Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Winterthurtrain S7 / ...
3h 39m
CHF 57–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürichbus
5h 26m
CHF 29–40
Drive 219.5 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Winterthurcar 219.5 km
2h 41m
CHF 36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
3h 50m
CHF 43–85
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zugtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zug(CH) to Winterthurtrain 75
4h 47m
CHF 65–111

Locarno to Winterthur by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 203.3 km
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Winterthur via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürich twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 14–21 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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