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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Bonn is to train and bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Bonn is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Bonn?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Bonn Hbf via Bellinzona, Como and Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Bonn?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Bonn Stadthaus via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt and Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Locarno to Bonn?

The distance between Locarno and Bonn is 728 km. The road distance is 695 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Bonn without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 23m and costs €90 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Locarno to Bonn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Bonn bus from?

Locarno to Bonn bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Bonn train from?

Locarno to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Bonn?

The best way to get from Locarno to Bonn is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h 23m and costs €90 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €220 and takes 12h 31m.

Where does the Locarno to Bonn bus arrive?

Locarno to Bonn bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Como station.

Where does the Locarno to Bonn train arrive?

Locarno to Bonn train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Bonn?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Bonn is 695 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Locarno to Bonn.

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

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain 78 / ...
8h 23m
€93–322
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MXP - DUS
4. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 19m
€41–240
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Comobus
2. Take the bus from Como to ZÜRICH, Carparkplatz am Sihlquaibus
3. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Bonn Hbfbus
12h 31m
€160–211
Drive 695 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Bonncar 695 km
7h 13m
€124–178
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane MXP - CGN
6h 35m
€65–263
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bonn Hbftrain 43N
11h 27m
€176–307
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N11
13h 9m
€88–170
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
6h 33m
€116–285
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MXP - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
6h 58m
€85–288
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Bonn Hbftrain
7h 31m
€97–270
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BGY - CGN
7h 11m
€102–301
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Siegburg Bftrain
7h 7m
€151–360

Locarno to Bonn by train and tram

144Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 728.3 km
Duration: 8h 23m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Bonn Stadthaus via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bonn Hbf via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico, Bellinzona, Como, and Zürich Bus Station in around 12h 31m.

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