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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Mannheim is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Mannheim is to drive which takes 5h and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Mannheim?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Mannheim. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Aarau and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Locarno to Mannheim?

The distance between Locarno and Mannheim is 496 km. The road distance is 508.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Mannheim without a car is to train via Basel which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Locarno to Mannheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Mannheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Locarno to Mannheim is to train via Basel which takes 6h 4m and costs €110 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Locarno to Mannheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Mannheim is 508 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Locarno to Mannheim.

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

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Where can I stay near Mannheim?

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Locarno to Mannheim - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Mannheim by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or night train

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 4m
€110–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Mannheim central bus stationbus N474
9h 38m
€42–79
Drive 508.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Mannheimcar 508.1 km
5h
€86–124
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 29m
€105–274
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldautrain Ir26 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
7h 47m
€139–243
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
9h 11m
€81–338
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 1m
€133–326
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
6h 52m
€55–184
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LIN - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 22m
€131–325
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 30m
€169–397

Locarno to Mannheim by train

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6h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 495.8 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof via Aarau and Basel SBB in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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