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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The distance between Heidelberg and Locarno is 520 km. The road distance is 497.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Heidelberg to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Locarno train from?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Locarno train arrive?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Locarno is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Heidelberg to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2887+ hotels available in Locarno.

Heidelberg to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg 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
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 51–349
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
10h 31m
CHF 45–100
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
8h 53m
CHF 90–277
Drive 497.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Locarnocar 497.4 km
4h 48m
CHF 79–114
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
9h
CHF 126–321
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 50m
CHF 169–353
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 3m
CHF 129–278
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
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 3m
CHF 73–314
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 54m
CHF 123–319
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 48m
CHF 48–181

Heidelberg to Locarno by train

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6h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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