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 - €80 and takes 10h 31m.

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 51m and costs €85 - €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, Hauptbahnhof via Aarau, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The distance between Locarno and Heidelberg is 513 km. The road distance is 494.6 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 via Basel which takes 6h 27m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m 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 Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Locarno to Heidelberg is to train via Basel which takes 6h 27m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 31m.

Where does the Locarno to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Heidelberg is 495 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Locarno to Heidelberg.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, 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 via Basel
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Aarautrain Ic
2. Take the train from Aarau to Basel SBBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 27m
€110–278
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürichbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N07 / ...
10h 31m
€39–77
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
€76–335
Drive 494.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Heidelbergcar 494.6 km
4h 51m
€86–124
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
7h 56m
€109–172
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 50m
€86–253
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 22m
€135–358
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 8m
€60–205
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LIN - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 27m
€134–309
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane ZRH - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 42m
€174–392

Locarno to Heidelberg by train

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6h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 512.9 km
Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Aarau, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Zürich, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich HB, and Zurich Bus Station in around 10h 31m.

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