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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Zurich is to drive which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Zurich is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

How far is it from Locarno to Zurich?

The distance between Locarno and Zurich is 343 km. The road distance is 282.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Zurich without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Locarno to Zurich, including transfers.

Can I drive from Locarno to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Zurich is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Locarno to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Zurich.

Locarno to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, line 1 bus

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Stresataxi
2. Take the train from Stresa to Berntrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
4h 23m
CHF 158–238
Drive 282.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Zurichcar 282.6 km
4h 1m
CHF 47–68
Line 1 bus, train, fly
1. Take the bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8bus
2. Take the bus from Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria to Novara - Piazza Garibaldi Lato Dogana - Stazione Rfibus
3. Take the train from Novara Nord to Busto Arsizio Nordtrain
4. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
6h 12m
CHF 79–217
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus 50
2. Take the train from Vercelli to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
7h 23m
CHF 63–119

Locarno to Zurich by bus and train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 342.5 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Locarno, Italy and Zurich, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Zurich. However, you can take the taxi to Stresa, take the train to Bern, then take the train to Zürich HB. Alternatively, you can drive from Locarno to Zurich in around 4h 1m.

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