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, Hauptbahnhof via Bellinzona, Basel SBB and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Locarno to Heidelberg?

The distance between Locarno and Heidelberg is 520 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 via Basel which takes 6h 44m and costs €75 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 44m 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 Bellinzona 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 44m and costs €75 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 9h 54m.

Where does the Locarno to Heidelberg train arrive?

Locarno to Heidelberg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB 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 - 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 Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
6h 44m
€77–371
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 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
€97–296
Drive 494.9 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Heidelbergcar 494.9 km
4h 52m
€85–123
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
7h 56m
€113–177
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
€80–338
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 19m
€56–280
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 45m
€174–393
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
€132–350
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 31m
€137–311

Locarno to Heidelberg by train

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6h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 44m. 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 54m.

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