There are 3 ways to get from Locarno to Sargans by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldautrain Ic2 / ...
- Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Pfäffikon SZtrain Vae
- Take the train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sarganstrain
4h 6mCHF 51–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 311
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostationbus 171
4h 21mCHF 18–36Drive 161.3 km
- Drive from Locarno to Sarganscar 161.3 km
2h 3mCHF 27–39
Locarno to Sargans by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to bus which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Sargans station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Chur, Postautostation via Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Sargans. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Sargans via Bellinzona, Arth-Goldau and Pfäffikon SZ. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Locarno and Sargans is 222 km. The road distance is 161.3 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Sargans without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Locarno to Sargans, including transfers.
Locarno to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, depart from Locarno, Debarcadero station.
Locarno to Sargans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
The best way to get from Locarno to Sargans is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 18 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Sargans, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Locarno to Sargans via Bellinzona, Arth-Goldau, and Pfäffikon SZ in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Sargans via Bellinzona, Stazione, Chur, Postautostation, and Chur in around 4h 21m.
Train from Bellinzona to Arth-Goldau
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–35
- 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 Pfäffikon SZ
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–23
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Pfäffikon SZ to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–35
- 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
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- PostAuto AG
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–11
- Website
- PostAuto AG
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bellinzona, Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Locarno to Sargans bus services, operated by PostAuto AG, arrive at Bellinzona, Stazione station.
Locarno to Sargans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Sargans is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Locarno to Sargans.
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