There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Herisau by train (Trenitalia), car, or train
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 Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
3h 43mCHF 45–126Drive 224.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Herisaucar 224.6 km
2h 53mCHF 38–55Train
- Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldautrain Ir46 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Herisautrain Vae
4h 47mCHF 85–132
Locarno to Herisau by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Herisau is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Herisau is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Herisau. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Herisau via Bellinzona and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Locarno and Herisau is 219 km. The road distance is 224.6 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Herisau without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 3h 43m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Locarno to Herisau, including transfers.
Locarno to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Herisau is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Locarno to Herisau.
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Herisau, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Locarno to Herisau via Bellinzona and Arth-Goldau in around 3h 43m.
Train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–90
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 45–70
- 2nd Class
- CHF 28–40
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Arth-Goldau to Herisau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- 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 Herisau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–45
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–12
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
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