There are 12 ways to get from Nuremberg to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Bellinzona
best- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
- Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
9h 9mCHF 106–328Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chur train stationbus FlixBus N76
- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
9h 48mCHF 47–74Drive 505.3 km
- Drive from Nuremberg to Locarnocar 505.3 km
5h 30mCHF 85–122Fly Nuremberg Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane NUE - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 54mCHF 95–288Train, bus
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
- Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
9h 43mCHF 122–338Train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
- Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
10h 52mCHF 131–465Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 52mCHF 174–434Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 37mCHF 176–459Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
- Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 40mCHF 103–417Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 55mCHF 104–401Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
- Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 40mCHF 96–386Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 24mCHF 129–348
Nuremberg to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nuremberg to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nuremberg to Locarno is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Nuremberg station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Chur, Postautostation and Bellinzona, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Nuremberg and Locarno is 593 km. The road distance is 505.3 km.
The best way to get from Nuremberg to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330.
It takes approximately 9h 9m to get from Nuremberg to Locarno, including transfers.
Nuremberg to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nuremberg central bus station.
Nuremberg to Locarno train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
The best way to get from Nuremberg to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 9h 9m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between Nuremberg, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Locarno via Hauptbahnhof, Singen, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nuremberg Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 90–550
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–290
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–310
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–410
Flights from Frankfurt to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–400
Flights from Frankfurt to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–430
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–400
Flights from Stuttgart Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–440
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–460
- Phone
- +49 711 400 534 44
- stuttgart@arverio.de
- Website
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Train from Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–35
- Schedules at
- Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chur train station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Nuremberg to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Chur train station.
Nuremberg to Locarno train services, operated by Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nuremberg to Locarno is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Nuremberg to Locarno.
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