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

The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Locarno is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Winterthur and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Locarno via Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Winterthur to Locarno?

The distance between Winterthur and Locarno is 204 km. The road distance is 221.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Winterthur to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Winterthur to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winterthur to Locarno train from?

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

Where does the Winterthur to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Winterthur to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Locarno is 222 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Winterthur to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Winterthur to Locarno by train, 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 / ...
3h 9m
CHF 45–91
Drive 221.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Winterthur to Locarnocar 221.7 km
2h 38m
CHF 35–51
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
4h 56m
CHF 77–294
Train via Zug
1. Take the train from Winterthur to Zug(CH)train 75
2. Take the train from Zug to Locarnotrain Ir46
4h 58m
CHF 56–82

Winterthur to Locarno by train

244Weekly Trains

3h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 204 km
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Winterthur, 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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