There are 6 ways to get from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train (Trenitalia), rideshare, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2h 42mCHF 45–111Drive 206 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH)car 206 km
2h 33mCHF 34–48Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Locarno to Zurich-ZRH206 km
2h 33mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MXP - ZRH
4h 19mCHF 73–272Train via Rotkreuz
- Take the train from Locarno to Rotkreuztrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Rotkreuz to Zürich Flughafentrain Ir75
2h 55mCHF 54–197Train #2
- Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
3h 35mCHF 71–214
Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH). However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Zürich Flughafen via Bellinzona and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Locarno and Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 184 km. The road distance is 206 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH), including transfers.
Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH) is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Locarno to Zurich Airport (ZRH).
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What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–80 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–300
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–150
- 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 Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Rotkreuz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–150
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Rotkreuz to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–210
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Rotkreuz to Zürich Flughafen
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Locarno to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–85
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Locarno to Zurich-ZRH
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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