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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Locarno

Composite routes from Zurich to Locarno

Cheapest
3 h 41 min
Car
321 km.
from $17
Other
5 h 10 min
176 km.
from $293.33
6 h 47 min
176 km.
from $75.80
5 h 53 min
Plane, Bus
176 km.
from $307.43
9 h 6 min
176 km.
from $68.98

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$39.44

Calanda Viaggi

Phone:
0041 (0)81 284 62 32
Email:
info@calandareisen.com
Website:
calandaviaggi.com/
Bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Milano
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$38.17–$49.62

BARANZELLI N.A.TUR S.r.l.

Phone:
+39 0163 835222
Email:
info@baranzelli.it
Website:
baranzelli.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Varallo
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.53–$38.17
Bus from Novara - Piazza Garibaldi, 4 - Stazione Rfi to Varallo
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.27–$20.36

Airlines

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$1,081.42

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$305.34

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Domodossola to Orta-Miasino
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.34–$10.81

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Domodossola
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$95.42–$178.12

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
info@regiojet.cz
Website:
regiojet.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to bus which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Zurich to Locarno?

The distance between Zurich and Locarno is 329 km. The road distance is 320.7 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $163.04 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Locarno?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Zurich to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Locarno bus from?

Zurich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Locarno?

The best way to get from Zurich to Locarno is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs $163.04 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $42.39 - $70.65 and takes 6h 47m. There are no good options to fly between Zurich to Locarno.

Where does the Zurich to Locarno bus arrive?

Zurich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Locarno is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Zurich to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1459+ hotels available in Locarno. Prices start at $72.72 per night.
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