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 40 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 11m.

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 56m 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 19m.

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 via Bellinzona which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m 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 via Bellinzona which takes 6h 19m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 95 and takes 9h 11m.

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 56m 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 1795+ hotels available in Locarno.

Mannheim to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 19m
CHF 46–329
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Luganobus FlixBus N474
9h 11m
CHF 44–92
Drive 509.1 km
1. Drive from Mannheim to Locarnocar 509.1 km
4h 56m
CHF 81–116
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 17m
CHF 130–307
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
7h 44m
CHF 100–221
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
7h 54m
CHF 127–320
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 14m
CHF 80–304
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 51m
CHF 167–376
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h
CHF 50–211
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 54m
CHF 87–333

Mannheim to Locarno by train

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6h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 502.9 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mannheim central bus station to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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