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 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 28m.

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 28m.

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 Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and arriving at Locarno via Kufstein, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Munich to Locarno?

The distance between Munich and Locarno is 460 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 bus and train which takes 6h 26m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m 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 Transdev GmbH, depart from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Train or bus from Munich to Locarno?

The best way to get from Munich to Locarno is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 16m.

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 Transdev GmbH, arrive at Kufstein 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?

Book your Munich to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Locarno.

Munich to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Munich to Locarno by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus X06 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
6h 26m
CHF 68–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 16m
CHF 32–66
Train
1. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Kufsteintrain Rb
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
9h 6m
CHF 112–182
Drive 407.5 km
1. Drive from Munich to Locarnocar 407.5 km
4h 13m
CHF 65–94
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 32m
CHF 154–299
Bus via Chur
1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur station train stationbus FlixBus N76 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 28m
CHF 32–51
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 36m
CHF 68–275
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
7h 7m
CHF 78–242
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
7h
CHF 174–369

Munich to Locarno by bus and train

144Weekly Services

6h 26mAverage Duration

CHF 68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.8 km
Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Locarno via Kufstein, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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