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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Bonn to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Zürich Hbf and Riazzino, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bonn Stadthaus and arriving at Locarno via Siegburg/Bonn, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Bonn to Locarno?

The distance between Bonn and Locarno is 728 km. The road distance is 696.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Locarno without a car is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Bonn to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Locarno bus from?

Bonn to Locarno bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Locarno train from?

Bonn to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Siegburg/Bonn station.

Train or bus from Bonn to Locarno?

The best way to get from Bonn to Locarno is to train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA) which takes 8h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Bonn to Locarno bus arrive?

Bonn to Locarno bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Bonn to Locarno train arrive?

Bonn to Locarno train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Locarno is 697 km. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Bonn to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Bonn to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2977+ hotels available in Locarno.

Bonn to Locarno - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Bonn to Locarno by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
8h 45m
CHF 67–508
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 19m
CHF 40–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
11h 20m
CHF 62–95
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Bonn Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
12h 12m
CHF 98–320
Drive 696.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Locarnocar 696.5 km
7h 6m
CHF 117–168
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
11h 1m
CHF 120–349
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CGN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 36m
CHF 60–283
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 34m
CHF 120–251
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h
CHF 78–365
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUS - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 91–275
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CGN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 47m
CHF 62–231
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 44m
CHF 58–222

Bonn to Locarno by tram and train

121Weekly Services

8h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 728.2 km
Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Locarno via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg/Bonn, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bonn Hbf to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Riazzino, and Riazzino, Stazione in around 11h 20m.

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