There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Altstätten by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Mels
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Sarganstrain Rjx
- Take the train from Sargans to Altstätten SGtrain
5h 2mCHF 65–148Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
- Take the train from Chur to Buchs SGtrain Ir13
6h 21mCHF 20–34Drive 201.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Altstättencar 201.3 km
2h 30mCHF 34–49Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldautrain
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Wattwiltrain Vae
- Take the train from Wattwil to Altstätten SGtrain S4
6h 16mCHF 83–125
Locarno to Altstätten by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Altstätten is to bus and train which costs SFr 20 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Altstätten is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Altstätten. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Altstätten SG via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb and Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Locarno and Altstätten is 303 km. The road distance is 201.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Altstätten without a car is to train via Mels which takes 5h 2m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Locarno to Altstätten, including transfers.
Locarno to Altstätten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Altstätten train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Altstätten is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Locarno to Altstätten.
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Altstätten, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Locarno to Altstätten SG via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Sargans in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–80
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 55–80
- 2nd Class
- CHF 35–50
Train from Zuerich Hb to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Sargans to Altstätten SG
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–19
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 50–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Sargans to Altstätten SG
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Chur to Buchs SG
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–26
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Wattwil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Wattwil to Altstätten SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- Thurbo
Train from Sargans to Altstätten SG
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 6–8
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 10–13
Train from Chur to Buchs SG
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–13
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 6–9
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 11–13
Train from Wattwil to Altstätten SG
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–18
- Schedules at
- Thurbo
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 8–12
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 15–18
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- PostAuto AG
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