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

The cheapest way to get from Munich to Locarno is to bus via Chur which costs SFr 26 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Munich to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Munich and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Munich and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Munich to Locarno. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Lindau-Reutin, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Munich to Locarno?

The distance between Munich and Locarno is 500 km. The road distance is 407.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Munich to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Munich to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Munich to Locarno bus from?

Munich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.

Where do I catch the Munich to Locarno train from?

Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.

Train or bus from Munich to Locarno?

The best way to get from Munich to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 9m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Munich to Locarno bus arrive?

Munich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chur station train station.

Where does the Munich to Locarno train arrive?

Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Munich to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Locarno is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Munich to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2500+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Munich 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 München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain 88
2. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
7h 9m
CHF 89–160
Bus via Chur
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationbus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 30m
CHF 26–49
Bus
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzonabus 076
7h 15m
CHF 34–63
Drive 407.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Locarnocar 407.5 km
4h 13m
CHF 66–95
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 22m
CHF 131–267
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 21m
CHF 57–181
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 53m
CHF 77–244
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 52m
CHF 123–359

Munich to Locarno by train

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7h 9mAverage Duration

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Distance: 500.4 km
Duration: 7h 9m

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

You can take a train from München Hbf to Locarno via Lindau-Reutin, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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