What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno is to bus and line 221 bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 15 and takes 3h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

Is there a direct bus between Swiss Alps and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Swiss Alps to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Gotthard Passhöhe and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Locarno?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Locarno is 101 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno without a car is to line 110 bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno?

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Locarno bus from?

Swiss Alps to Locarno bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Airolo, Stazione station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Locarno bus arrive?

Swiss Alps to Locarno bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Biasca, Stazione station.

Can I drive from Swiss Alps to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Alps to Locarno is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Swiss Alps to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Locarno.

Swiss Alps to Locarno - 3 ways to travel via train, line 110 bus, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno by bus, train, or car

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Line 110 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Airolo, Stazione110
2. Take the train from Airolo to LocarnoIr26 / ...
2h 40m
Bus, line 221 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Airolo, Stazione to Biasca, Stazione120
2. Take the bus from Biasca, Stazione to Bellinzona, Stazione221 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno, Debarcadero311
3h 42m
CHF 9–15
Drive 90.7 km
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Locarno90.7 km
1h 3m
CHF 15–21

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Swiss Alps to Locarno.

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Distance: 101.4 km
Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Locarno, Debarcadero via Airolo, Stazione, Biasca, Stazione, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 3h 42m.

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