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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Locarno. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Nuremberg central bus station, Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Locarno. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Locarno via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Germany to Locarno?

The distance between Germany and Locarno is 617 km. The road distance is 928.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Locarno without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Germany to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Locarno bus from?

Germany to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Locarno train from?

Germany to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Locarno?

The best way to get from Germany to Locarno is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 40m.

Where does the Germany to Locarno bus arrive?

Germany to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Germany to Locarno train arrive?

Germany to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Germany to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Locarno is 929 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Germany to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2500+ hotels available in Locarno.

Germany to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Locarno by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Frankfurt to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 6m
CHF 74–188
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 32m
CHF 43–210
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
12h 25m
CHF 89–309
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Nuremberg central bus stationbus 234 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76
3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
17h 40m
CHF 63–125
Drive 928.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Locarnocar 928.9 km
9h 2m
CHF 150–216
Fly Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 21m
CHF 57–181
Fly Frankfurt to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 43m
CHF 49–141
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 47m
CHF 105–252
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
13h 46m
Train #2
1. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ic21 / ...
16h 39m
CHF 77–363
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Göttingencar
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Locarnocar
10h 15m
CHF 199–273

Germany to Locarno by train

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12h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 617.2 km
Duration: 6h 6m

What companies run services between Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Locarno via Berlin Hbf, Frankfurt, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Locarno, Debarcadero via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, Nuremberg central bus station, Chur station train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 17h 40m.

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