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

The cheapest way to get from Meilen to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meilen to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Meilen and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Meilen to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Meilen and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Meilen to Locarno?

The distance between Meilen and Locarno is 189 km. The road distance is 190.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Meilen to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Meilen to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meilen to Locarno train from?

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

Where does the Meilen to Locarno train arrive?

Meilen to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.

Can I drive from Meilen to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Meilen to Locarno is 190 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Meilen to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2986+ hotels available in Locarno.

Meilen to Locarno - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Meilen to Locarno by train, car, or plane

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2h 52m
CHF 45–78
Drive 190.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Meilen to Locarnocar 190.1 km
2h 35m
CHF 31–44
Fly, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
5h 6m
CHF 81–310
Train
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
4h 36m
CHF 70–215

Meilen to Locarno by train

244Weekly Trains

2h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.4 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona hourly. Tickets cost CHF 50–150 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 3 hours.

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