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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Cologne is to train and fly which costs €35 - €240 and takes 6h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bellinzona, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Locarno to Cologne?

The distance between Locarno and Cologne is 742 km. The road distance is 740.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Cologne without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 8h and costs €110 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Locarno to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Cologne train from?

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

Where does the Locarno to Cologne train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Cologne is 740 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Locarno to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Cologne by train (Trenitalia), car, train, plane, or bus

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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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 47 / ...
8h
€110–320
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
6h 48m
€40–235
Drive 740.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Colognecar 740.1 km
6h 56m
€133–192
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 14m
€67–278
Train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
8h 58m
€223–375
Train #2
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
9h 11m
€172–359
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LIN - DUS
6h 59m
€104–285
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 13m
€117–309
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
6h 50m
€108–310
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 Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
6h 40m
€100–283
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 52m
€130–356

Locarno to Cologne by train

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Distance: 741.5 km
Duration: 8h

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h.

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