How to Travel from
Zurich to Locarno
by Train, Bus or Car
Schedule
Zurich, Switzerland → Locarno, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Locarno
Composite routes from Zurich to Locarno
Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
198 km.
from $10
Route Navigator Zurich - Locarno
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Continue onto Bahnhofplatz
Bahnhofplatz, 165 м
165 м
Make a U-turn onto Bahnhofquai
Bahnhofquai, 1 km 266 м
1 km 266 м
Keep right onto Sihlhölzlistrasse
Sihlhölzlistrasse, 316 м
316 м
Turn right onto Tunnelstrasse
Tunnelstrasse, 425 м
425 м
Keep left onto Sihlhochstrasse
Sihlhochstrasse, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Keep right and drive toward Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich, Brunau, Adliswil
Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich, Brunau, Adliswil, 446 м
446 м
Keep left
356 м
356 м
Keep right onto A3 and drive toward Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich
Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich, 5 km 211 м
5 km 211 м
Keep left onto A4 and drive toward Gotthard, Luzern
Gotthard, Luzern, 23 km 94 м
23 km 94 м
Keep right onto A4 and drive toward Chiasso, Gotthard, Schwyz, Rotkreuz
Chiasso, Gotthard, Schwyz, Rotkreuz, 34 km 593 м
34 km 593 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Axenstrasse
Axenstrasse, 8 km 580 м
8 km 580 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Flüeler-Kreisel
Flüeler-Kreisel, 222 м
222 м
Keep left onto 2 toward A2
A2, 254 м
254 м
Keep left and take A2 toward Lugano, Gotthard
Lugano, Gotthard, A2, 105 km 961 м
105 km 961 м
Keep right onto A2 and drive toward Bellinzona Sud, Locarno
Bellinzona Sud, Locarno, 1 km 880 м
1 km 880 м
Keep right onto A2 and drive toward Locarno, Lugano
Locarno, Lugano, 4 km 698 м
4 km 698 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Stazione
Via Stazione, 494 м
494 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Stazione
Via Stazione, 1 km 930 м
1 km 930 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Cantonale
Via Cantonale, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Cantonale
Via Cantonale, 1 km 812 м
1 km 812 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Via Monte Ceneri
Via Monte Ceneri, 3 km 377 м
3 km 377 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A13
3 km 445 м
3 km 445 м
Keep right and drive toward Orselina, Muralto, Brione S. Minusio, Minusio
Orselina, Muralto, Brione S. Minusio, Minusio, 4 km 681 м
4 km 681 м
Continue onto Via Stazione
Via Stazione, 363 м
363 м
Turn right onto Largo Franco Zorzi
Largo Franco Zorzi, 160 м
160 м
Turn left onto Via Dottor L. Gilardi
Via Dottor L. Gilardi, 83 м
83 м
Turn right onto Via Antonio Ciseri
Via Antonio Ciseri, 47 м
47 м
Turn left onto Via della Pace
Via della Pace, 133 м
133 м
Turn right onto Via Giovanni Antonio Orelli and drive toward Lugano, Bellinzona, Brissago, Ascona, Centovalli, Vallemaggia, Onsemone
Via Giovanni Antonio Orelli, Lugano, Bellinzona, Brissago, Ascona, Centovalli, Vallemaggia, Onsemone, 277 м
277 м
Turn left onto Via Vincenzo Vela
Via Vincenzo Vela, 9 м
9 м
Turn right
50 м
50 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Südostbahn
Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$120.86
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.70–$152.67
SBB GmbH
Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$20.36
FART
Phone:
+41 (0)91 756 04 00
Email:
fart@centovalli.ch
Website:
centovalli.ch/en/
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno,
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.27–$12.09
Bus operators
Gruppo Di Maio
Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
info@gruppodimaio.it
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Zürich to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$27.99
Swiss PostAuto
Phone:
+41 584483500
Email:
info@postauto.ch
Website:
postauto.ch
Bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Locarno,
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.94–$5.47
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station) is to train and bus which costs $20.65 - $28.26 and takes 2h 42m.
What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station) is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 7m and costs $54.35 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Locarno (Station)?
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Locarno (Station). However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Is there a direct train between Zurich and Locarno (Station)?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Locarno. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
How far is it from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
The distance between Zurich and Locarno (Station) is 174 km. The road distance is 197.6 km.
How do I travel from Zurich to Locarno (Station) without a car?
The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station) without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 7m and costs $54.35 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station), including transfers.
Where do I catch the Zurich to Locarno (Station) bus from?
Zurich to Locarno (Station) bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, depart from Zürich station.
Where do I catch the Zurich to Locarno (Station) train from?
Zurich to Locarno (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Train or bus from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno (Station) is to train via Bellinzona which takes 2h 7m and costs $54.35 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23.91 - $34.78 and takes 4h 33m.
Where does the Zurich to Locarno (Station) bus arrive?
Zurich to Locarno (Station) bus services, operated by Gruppo Di Maio, arrive at Bellinzona Station.
Where does the Zurich to Locarno (Station) train arrive?
Zurich to Locarno (Station) train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Bellinzona station.
Can I drive from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Locarno (Station) is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Zurich to Locarno (Station).
How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Locarno (Station)?
Book your Zurich to Locarno (Station) train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Locarno (Station)?
There are 2518+ hotels available in Locarno (Station). Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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