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There are 4 ways to get from Vancouver to Locarno by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane YVR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    15h 2m
    CHF 445–743

  2. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane YVR - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    19h 17m
    CHF 388–853

  3. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane YVR - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    17h 19m
    CHF 390–969

  4. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane YVR - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    17h 43m
    CHF 390–1,116

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 20mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 241Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver to Locarno.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,508.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Vancouver to Locarno. However, you can take the subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 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 subway to YVR-Airport Station @ Canada Line, walk to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno.

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