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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Heidelberg Hbf via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.

How far is it from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The distance between Locarno and Heidelberg is 512 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Heidelberg without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Locarno to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Heidelberg train from?

Locarno to Heidelberg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Locarno to Heidelberg train arrive?

Locarno to Heidelberg train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Heidelberg is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Locarno to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 536+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

Locarno to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Locarno to Heidelberg 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 476 / ...
7h 26m
€107–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Karlsruhe central train stationbus FlixBus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 476 / ...
9h 54m
€40–104
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Heidelberg Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 24m
€97–297
Drive 494.9 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Heidelbergcar 494.9 km
4h 52m
€85–123
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus FlixBus 107 / ...
10h 27m
€90–259
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
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 bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus
7h 51m
€76–303
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt Airport to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus
8h 19m
€52–245

Locarno to Heidelberg by train and bus

7Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

€107Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 511.6 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 54m.

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