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 110 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 Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The distance between Heidelberg and Locarno is 495 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 night train and train via Basel which takes 6h 30m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m 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 Nightjet, depart from Heidelberg Hbf station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Locarno train arrive?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Basel Bad Bf 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.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2883+ hotels available in Locarno.

Heidelberg to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, night train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Locarno by night train, train, bus, 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.

Night train, train via Basel
best
1. Take the night train from Heidelberg Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 30m
CHF 89–202
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 50m
CHF 44–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
10h 31m
CHF 45–101
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
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Pre Waypoint to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N13 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
8h 33m
CHF 115–301
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 4m
CHF 125–249
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
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 4m
CHF 69–285
Bus to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 24m
CHF 158–324
Bus to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Stuttgart Airport Busterminalbus
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
7h 29m
CHF 112–290
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg Post Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 38m
CHF 185–419

Heidelberg to Locarno by night train, tram, and train

8Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 89Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Locarno.

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

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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