How far is it from Chiasso to Glarus?

The distance between Chiasso and Glarus is 216 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Chiasso to Glarus?

The drive from Chiasso to Glarus takes approximately 3 h 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Chiasso to Glarus?

The fastest route from Chiasso to Glarus covers 216 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 5 min.

Which direction is Glarus from Chiasso?

Glarus lies roughly to the north of Chiasso.

Which roads does the route from Chiasso to Glarus follow?

The drive from Chiasso to Glarus mainly follows A2, 17. The longest single stretch is 147 km on A2.

Which towns do you pass between Chiasso and Glarus?

Towns on the route from Chiasso to Glarus include Lugano, Bad Stachelberg.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Chiasso and Glarus?

Along the route from Chiasso to Glarus you can fill up at Migrol (24/7), BEBECO (24/7), SOCAR Schwanden (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Chiasso and Glarus?

On the route from Chiasso to Glarus you can take a break at Coldrerio, Rastplatz Wassen, Bergstation Braunwaldbahn.

Chiasso Glarus

Distance: 216 kmDrive time: 3 h 5 min

Driving from Chiasso to Glarus takes about 3 h 5 min via A2. The distance is 216 km. The straight-line distance is 135 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Chiasso, Maggia, Riemenstalden, Trun, Glarus Süd. Driving directions

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Driving directions24 · 216 km

1 Depart left onto Via Simone Cantoni 95 m
2 Turn left onto Viale Alessandro Volta 215 m
3 Enter roundabout right onto Via Como 61 m
4 Exit roundabout right onto Via Como 199 m
5 Enter roundabout right 23 m
6 Exit roundabout right 107 m
7 Turn left 464 m
8 Merge slightly left 147 km
9 Take exit slightly right 288 m
10 Turn right 564 m
11 Enter roundabout right onto Gotthardstrasse 57 m
12 Exit roundabout right onto Gotthardstrasse 2 km
13 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Gotthardstrasse 18 m

14 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Gotthardstrasse 2 km
15 At end of road, turn left onto Dorfstrasse 29 m
16 At roundabout, take exit right onto Gotthardstrasse 578 m
17 At roundabout, take exit right onto Klausenstrasse 2 km
18 At end of road, turn left onto Klausenstrasse 7 km
19 Continue slightly right onto Klausenstrasse 14 km
20 Continue right onto Klausenstrasse 25 km
21 Continue straight onto Hauptstrasse 17 km
22 Turn right onto Burgstrasse 101 m
23 Turn left onto Postgasse 173 m
24 Arrive onto Postgasse

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The return trip from Glarus to Chiasso covers roughly the same distance, 216 km.

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How far is it from Chiasso to Glarus?: The distance between Chiasso and Glarus is 216 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Chiasso to Glarus?: The drive from Chiasso to Glarus takes approximately 3 h 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Chiasso to Glarus?: The fastest route from Chiasso to Glarus covers 216 km with a driving time of approximately 3 h 5 min.
Which direction is Glarus from Chiasso?: Glarus lies roughly to the north of Chiasso.
Which roads does the route from Chiasso to Glarus follow?: The drive from Chiasso to Glarus mainly follows A2, 17. The longest single stretch is 147 km on A2.
Which towns do you pass between Chiasso and Glarus?: Towns on the route from Chiasso to Glarus include Lugano, Bad Stachelberg.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Chiasso and Glarus?: Along the route from Chiasso to Glarus you can fill up at Migrol (24/7), BEBECO (24/7), SOCAR Schwanden (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Chiasso and Glarus?: On the route from Chiasso to Glarus you can take a break at Coldrerio, Rastplatz Wassen, Bergstation Braunwaldbahn.

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