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Heidelberg to Locarno trains

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The average train between Heidelberg and Locarno takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 6h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 54m
Duration
520 km
Distance
CHF 128
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 50–205

Heidelberg to Locarno train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)9h 19m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 13m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 41m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 8m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)6h 2m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Locarno? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 520.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 59m.

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