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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 1m.

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 110 - SFr 280.

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 8h.

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 8h and costs SFr 65 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 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 8h and costs SFr 65 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 13h 1m.

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 2501+ 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
8h
CHF 67–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 476
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
13h 1m
CHF 41–74
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain S5 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim Central Bus Station to Winterthur Lagerhausstrassebus
3. Take the train from Winterthur to Rotkreuztrain
4. Take the train from Rotkreuz to Locarnotrain Ic / ...
11h 50m
Drive 579.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Locarnocar 579.8 km
5h 27m
CHF 94–136
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 119–277
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 105–296
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 12m
CHF 75–191
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 49m
CHF 50–144
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 38m
CHF 146–359

Mainz to Locarno by train

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Map of how to get from Mainz to Locarno.

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Distance: 570.6 km
Duration: 8h

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 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 13h 1m.

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