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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Austria is to train and fly which costs €30 - €250 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Austria is to train and fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €50 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Austria?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Austria. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) via Bellinzona, Stazione, Chur train station and Munich central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Austria. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Stephansplatz via Zuerich Hb and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Locarno to Austria?

The distance between Locarno and Austria is 790 km. The road distance is 802.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Austria without a car is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Locarno to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Austria bus from?

Locarno to Austria bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Austria train from?

Locarno to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Austria?

The best way to get from Locarno to Austria is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 3m.

Where does the Locarno to Austria bus arrive?

Locarno to Austria bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Chur, Postautostation.

Where does the Locarno to Austria train arrive?

Locarno to Austria train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Austria is 802 km. It takes approximately 8h 14m to drive from Locarno to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4769+ hotels available in Austria.

Locarno to Austria - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane MXP - VIE
6h 20m
€52–339
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bratislava Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane MXP - BTS
4. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Wien Aspern Nordtrain
7h 33m
€34–247
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
13h 30m
€176–381
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the bus from Chur train station to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)bus 036 / ...
15h 3m
€70–115
Drive 802.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Viennacar 802.2 km
8h 14m
€139–201
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LIN - VIE
6h 27m
€51–221
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BGY - VIE
6h 51m
€75–361
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
6h 29m
€137–346
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
2. Take the train from Chur to St. Margrethen SGtrain
3. Take the train from Bregenz to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
14h 25m
€139–224

Locarno to Austria by train and subway

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13h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 789.8 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Austria?

You can take a train from Locarno to Stephansplatz via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Südtiroler Pl. - Hbf. in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Stephansplatz via Bellinzona, Stazione, Chur, Postautostation, Chur train station, Munich central bus station, Vienna, International Busterminal (Vib), and Erdberg in around 15h 3m.

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