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How to get fromZurich to Locarnoby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train via Bellinzona

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    2h 15m
    CHF 43–74
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zürich to Bellinzona Stationbus bus
    4h 32m
    CHF 21–30
  3. Drive 197.7 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Locarnocar car 197.7 km
    2h 19m
    CHF 31–45
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train Ir46
    3h 22m
    CHF 35–70

Zurich to Locarno by train

Calendar249Weekly Trains
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Zurich, 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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