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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Stuttgart and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Singen, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Locarno?

The distance between Stuttgart and Locarno is 405 km. The road distance is 397.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Stuttgart to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stuttgart to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Stuttgart to Locarno?

The best way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 31m.

Where does the Stuttgart to Locarno train arrive?

Stuttgart to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Singen station.

Can I drive from Stuttgart to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Stuttgart to Locarno is 398 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Stuttgart to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Stuttgart 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 Hauptbahnhof to Singen87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBIc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaIc2 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 90–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hauptbf to Tübingen HauptbahnhofSev
2. Take the bus from Tübingen central station to Zurich Bus Station283 / ...
3. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedo
9h 31m
CHF 35–51
Drive 397.7 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Locarno397.7 km
4h 38m
CHF 64–92
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
5h 1m
CHF 144–314
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausen87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HB9 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonaEcm
7h 13m
CHF 43–74
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBIc
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarno
7h 56m
CHF 86–153
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)STR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
6h 15m
CHF 65–188
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)STR - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
6h 47m
CHF 105–242
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
7h
CHF 82–254
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singen
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 21m
CHF 117–299

Stuttgart to Locarno by train

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Distance: 404.6 km
Duration: 6h 9m

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

You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Singen, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hauptbf to Locarno, Debarcadero via Tübingen central station, Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 31m.

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