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

The cheapest way to get from Pforzheim to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pforzheim to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Pforzheim and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Pforzheim to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Pforzheim Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Pforzheim to Locarno?

The distance between Pforzheim and Locarno is 474 km. The road distance is 413.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Pforzheim to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pforzheim to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Pforzheim to Locarno?

The best way to get from Pforzheim to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Pforzheim to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pforzheim to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Pforzheim to Locarno is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Pforzheim to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2564+ hotels available in Locarno.

Pforzheim to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Pforzheim 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 Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 37m
CHF 55–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus 024
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
9h 22m
CHF 38–50
Drive 413.9 km
1. Drive from Pforzheim to Locarnocar 413.9 km
4h 50m
CHF 65–94
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 44m
CHF 153–309
Train via Singen
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
7h 50m
CHF 85–183
Train via Singen #2
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Horb Bahnhof/ZOBtrain
2. Take the train from Horb Bahnhof/ZOB to Singentrain 87
3. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
8h 59m
CHF 84–158
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Pforzheim Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 29m
CHF 114–268

Pforzheim to Locarno by train

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6h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473.8 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Pforzheim Hbf to Locarno via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pforzheim central bus station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 22m.

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