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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 40 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Römisches Theater and arriving at Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

How far is it from Mainz to Locarno?

The distance between Mainz and Locarno is 571 km. The road distance is 579.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Mainz to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Locarno train from?

Mainz to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mainz, Römisches Theater station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Locarno?

The best way to get from Mainz to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 24m.

Where does the Mainz to Locarno train arrive?

Mainz to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Locarno is 580 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Mainz to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Mainz to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Locarno by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
7h 58m
CHF 59–344
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 49m
CHF 43–153
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
11h 12m
CHF 83–251
Drive 579.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Locarnocar 579.8 km
5h 27m
CHF 93–134
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 3m
CHF 129–361
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
10h 44m
CHF 108–292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
11h 24m
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 13m
CHF 68–286
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 35m
CHF 140–506

Mainz to Locarno by train

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7h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 570.9 km
Duration: 7h 58m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB, Zürich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 11h 24m.

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