There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Locarno by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Bellinzona to Locarnotrain S20 / ...
2h 17mCHF 50–73Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
3h 41mCHF 13–44Drive 197.7 km
- Drive from Zurich to Locarnocar 197.7 km
2h 20mCHF 32–47Train
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
3h 22mCHF 65–210
Zurich to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 13 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Zürich Hbf and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Riazzino, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Locarno. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Zurich and Locarno is 174 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Zurich to Locarno, including transfers.
Zurich to Locarno bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Zürich Hbf station.
Zurich to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 13 - SFr 45 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Locarno via Bellinzona in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione once a week. Tickets cost CHF 7–11 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bellinzona to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–8
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Locarno bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Lugano Stazione station.
Zurich to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Locarno is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Zurich to Locarno.
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