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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Vienna to Locarno?

The distance between Vienna and Locarno is 953 km. The road distance is 805.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 10h 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Vienna to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Locarno bus from?

Vienna to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Locarno train from?

Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Locarno?

The best way to get from Vienna to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 10h 27m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 14h.

Where does the Vienna to Locarno bus arrive?

Vienna to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Vienna to Locarno train arrive?

Vienna to Locarno train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Locarno is 806 km. It takes approximately 8h 9m to drive from Vienna to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Locarno.

Vienna to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna 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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
10h 27m
CHF 137–220
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VIE - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 24m
CHF 42–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus N91 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76 / ...
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
14h
CHF 44–102
Drive 805.7 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar 805.7 km
8h 9m
CHF 130–188
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
12h 14m
CHF 138–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hohenemstrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Churtrain
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
13h 39m
Fly Vienna International Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane VIE - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 56m
CHF 47–205
Fly Vienna International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 25m
CHF 126–318
Fly Vienna International Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VIE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 3m
CHF 45–248
Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain
2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BTS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 33m
CHF 50–205
Fly Vienna International Airport to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Saint Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH)plane VIE - ACH
2. Take the train from Rorschach to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 3m
CHF 344–540

Vienna to Locarno by train

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10h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur station train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 14h.

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