Rome2Rio

How to get fromLos Angeles to Locarnoby plane or train

Find Transport to Locarno

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Locarno by plane 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.

  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LAX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    16h 27m
    CHF 349–568

  2. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LAX - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    18h 24m
    CHF 294–925

  3. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LAX - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    18h 58m
    CHF 374–1,122

  4. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LAX - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    20h 26m
    CHF 469–999

  5. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane LAX - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    20h 45m
    CHF 382–1,059

  6. Fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LAX - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    21h 11m
    CHF 328–1,038

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration14h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 278Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Los Angeles to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,743.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 27m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Locarno. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Bellinzona, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Switzerland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides