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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno is to train via Schaffhausen which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 7h 13m.

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 39m 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 397.8 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 80 - 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 80 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 20m.

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 39m 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 2501+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 9 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 Singentrain 87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
6h 9m
CHF 85–160
Train via Schaffhausen
cheapest
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain 9 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ecm
7h 13m
CHF 41–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kornwestheim to Luganobus 024
9h 20m
CHF 44–104
Drive 397.8 km
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Locarnocar 397.8 km
4h 39m
CHF 65–93
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 1m
CHF 144–315
Train #2
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain 87
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain Ic
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
7h 56m
CHF 86–153
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane STR - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 47m
CHF 110–252
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane FRA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h
CHF 82–265
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Singentrain
2. Take the train from Singen to Zürich HBtrain
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ZRH - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 21m
CHF 117–290

Stuttgart to Locarno by train

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6h 9mAverage Duration

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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Kornwestheim to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–85 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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