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Compare bus and train for Locarno to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $78 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $78, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Locarno to Zurich
Compare the available ways to get from Locarno to Zurich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The journey is about 27m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 39m by car) and roughly $18 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($78 vs $96). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Locarno to Zurich
How to get from Locarno to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IR 46 2422 | 2422
10:33 AM 3h22 Locarno station 1:55 PM Zurich HB $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- IR 46 2422 | 2422
10:33 AM 3h22 Locarno station 1:55 PM Zurich HB $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- S 20 25640 | 25640 · IC 2 874 | 874
10:45 AM 2h10 Locarno station 12:55 PM Zurich HB $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- IR 46 2418 | 2418
8:33 AM 3h22 Locarno station 11:55 AM Zurich HB $57 1 One-way 0 transfers - S 20 25642 | 25642 · IC 2 1474 | 1474
11:15 AM 2h12 Locarno station 1:27 PM Zurich HB $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - S 20 25636 | 25636 · IC 21 672 | 672 · IR 46 2418 | 2418
9:45 AM 2h10 Locarno station 11:55 AM Zurich HB $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
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- Around 18 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Zurich as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Locarno station and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Travel with SBB to go to Zurich by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with SBB.
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