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There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Locarno by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane VIE - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 27m
    CHF 48–278

  2. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane VIE - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    6h 56m
    CHF 43–227

  3. Train via Bellinzona

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    11h 35m
    CHF 147–230

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Munich central bus stationbus bus N91 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    15h 15m
    CHF 68–108

  5. Drive  805.7 km

    1. Drive from Vienna to Locarnocar car 805.7 km
    8h 10m
    CHF 143–206

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane VIE - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 35m
    CHF 143–331

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane VIE - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    7h 20m
    CHF 46–276

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Sarganstrain train rjx 160
    2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    13h 9m
    CHF 50–91

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train Ir46
    13h 19m
    CHF 157–252

Austria to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration11h 35mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 789.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Austria and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno via Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf., Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Locarno, Debarcadero via Erdberg, Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB), Munich central bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 15m.

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