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

The cheapest way to get from Meilen to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 29 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 43m.

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 29 - 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 50m.

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 which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m 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.

Train or bus from Meilen to Locarno?

The best way to get from Meilen to Locarno is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 43m.

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?

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
2h 50m
CHF 51–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Stationbus
5h 43m
CHF 30–39
Drive 190.1 km
1. Drive from Meilen to Locarnocar 190.1 km
2h 35m
CHF 30–43
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 5m
CHF 103–255

Meilen to Locarno by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 189.3 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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 30–65 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Südostbahn also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Gruppo Di Maio operates a bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Station twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 15–21 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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