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

The cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mannheim to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Mannheim and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Mannheim to Locarno?

The distance between Mannheim and Locarno is 503 km. The road distance is 509.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mannheim to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Mannheim to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mannheim to Locarno train from?

Mannheim to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mannheim to Locarno?

The best way to get from Mannheim to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Mannheim to Locarno train arrive?

Mannheim to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Mannheim to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Mannheim to Locarno is 509 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Mannheim to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2423+ hotels available in Locarno.

Mannheim to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Mannheim 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to BellinzonaIc21 / ...
6h 17m
CHF 54–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to LuganoN474
9h 13m
CHF 48–65
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Locarno509.1 km
4h 55m
CHF 82–118
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
5h 14m
CHF 126–299
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBNightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to LuganoIc2 / ...
7h 43m
CHF 90–260
Train #2
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LocarnoIr26
7h 45m
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 23m
CHF 77–204
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
5h 48m
CHF 171–355
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h
CHF 52–167
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
6h 49m
CHF 148–381
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)STR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
7h 34m
CHF 122–293

Mannheim to Locarno by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 502.7 km
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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