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

The cheapest way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 60 - SFr 95 and takes 4h 41m.

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 41m 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 12m.

How far is it from Stuttgart to Locarno?

The distance between Stuttgart and Locarno is 404 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 via Bellinzona which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 via Bellinzona which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 24m.

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 41m 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 3005+ 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 via Bellinzona
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 Ec / ...
6h 12m
CHF 81–193
Drive 397.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Stuttgart to Locarnocar 397.8 km
4h 41m
CHF 64–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 24m
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 4m
CHF 157–343
Train
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain 87
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich HBtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
7h 37m
CHF 111–318
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 55m
CHF 106–330
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 6m
CHF 72–290
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Schaffhausentrain
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Zürich Flughafentrain
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 8m
CHF 120–418
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
6h 51m
CHF 96–366

Stuttgart to Locarno by train

113Weekly Trains

6h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Stuttgart to Locarno.

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Distance: 404.4 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stuttgart to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zürich, Lugano, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Riazzino, and Riazzino, Stazione in around 7h 24m.

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