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 53m.

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 €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 Bellinzona and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The distance between Locarno and Heidelberg is 533 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 which takes 6h 54m and costs €110 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m 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 Lugano station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Locarno to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 54m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 53m.

Where does the Locarno to Heidelberg train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
6h 54m
€110–192
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 108 / ...
9h 53m
€40–105
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
€98–299
Drive 494.9 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Heidelbergcar 494.9 km
4h 52m
€86–124
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Lugano to Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Singentrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Singen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
9h 9m
€152–391
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
€90–349
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LIN - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 18m
€61–321
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 40m
€167–429
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane MXP - STR
4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 9m
€117–366
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
7h 26m
€130–362

Locarno to Heidelberg by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 54mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.6 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Bellinzona to Mannheim Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, and Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 53m.

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