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How to get fromGarmisch-Partenkirchen to Locarnoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Locarno by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    8h 25m
    CHF 90–150

  2. Bus, train via Chur #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hbf to Sarganstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    9h 23m
    CHF 32–58

  3. Bus, train via Chur

    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Sarganstrain train Rjx
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    9h 4m
    CHF 58–98

  4. Drive  331.2 km

    1. Drive from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Locarnocar car 331.2 km
    4h 38m
    CHF 64–92

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to München Hbftrain train Rb6
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain train 88
    3. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich HBtrain train Ec
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    9h 25m
    CHF 110–197

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Munich central bus stationbus bus 040 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    9h 43m
    CHF 43–67

  7. Train, fly to Zurich Airport

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 56m
    CHF 147–336

  8. Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Pasingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain train
    3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 4m
    CHF 82–293

Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Locarno by bus, foot, and train

Calendar58Weekly Services
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 508.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Locarno via München Hbf, St. Margrethen SG, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Munich central bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 43m.

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