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 45 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 48m.

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 5m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 320.

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, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Mainz to Locarno?

The distance between Mainz and Locarno is 573 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 via Basel which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Mainz to Locarno train arrive?

Mainz to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 26m 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 3011+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Locarno by 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 Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
7h 17m
CHF 53–366
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 48m
CHF 48–193
Drive 579.8 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Locarnocar 579.8 km
5h 26m
CHF 94–135
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 5m
CHF 143–319
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bellinzonatrain Ec
8h 46m
CHF 203–572
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 116–302
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 2m
CHF 83–306
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 39m
CHF 139–544

Mainz to Locarno by train

121Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 572.7 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 17m.

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