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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Munich is to bus via Chur which costs €28 - €55 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Munich is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Munich?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Munich station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Munich central bus station via Bellinzona, Stazione and Chur station train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Munich?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Munich. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at München Hbf via Bellinzona, Zürich HB, St. Margrethen SG and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Locarno to Munich?

The distance between Locarno and Munich is 415 km. The road distance is 405.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Munich without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs €35 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Locarno to Munich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Munich bus from?

Locarno to Munich bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Bellinzona, Stazione station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Munich train from?

Locarno to Munich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Munich?

The best way to get from Locarno to Munich is to bus which takes 8h and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Locarno to Munich bus arrive?

Locarno to Munich bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Chur, Postautostation.

Where does the Locarno to Munich train arrive?

Locarno to Munich train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Munich is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Locarno to Munich.

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

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Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1320+ hotels available in Munich.

Locarno to Munich - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Munich by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, train, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Munich central bus station076
8h
€35–52
Bus via Chur
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona, Stazione to Chur, Postautostation171
2. Take the bus from Chur station train station to Munich central bus stationN76 / ...
8h 23m
€29–54
Train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGEc
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbf
9h 24m
€88–178
Drive 405.5 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Munich405.5 km
4h 15m
€70–101
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Munich International Airport (MUC)MXP - MUC
4. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
6h 26m
€65–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Arth-Goldau
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to St. GallenVae
3. Take the bus from St. Gallen to Munich Hbf
9h 27m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Munich International Airport (MUC)ZRH - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
5h 58m
€143–341
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Munich International Airport (MUC)LIN - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatz
6h 34m
€89–258

Locarno to Munich by train and bus

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Distance: 414.9 km
Duration: 8h

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bellinzona to Munich central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €25–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to München Hbf via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, St. Margrethen SG, and Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof in around 9h 24m.

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