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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Hamburg central bus station and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Zürich Hbf and Riazzino, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Locarno?

The distance between Hamburg and Locarno is 1067 km. The road distance is 1024.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 10h 39m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 39m to get from Hamburg to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Locarno bus from?

Hamburg to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Locarno train from?

Hamburg to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Locarno?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 10h 39m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Hamburg to Locarno bus arrive?

Hamburg to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Hamburg to Locarno train arrive?

Hamburg to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Hamburg to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Locarno is 1024 km. It takes approximately 9h 6m to drive from Hamburg to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2948+ hotels available in Locarno.

Hamburg to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Hamburg to Locarno by train, bus, night train, car, car train, 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 Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
10h 39m
CHF 285–505
Fly Hamburg Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane HAM - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 47m
CHF 61–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N24
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Lugano Stazionebus
17h 50m
CHF 84–135
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Hamburg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
16h 16m
CHF 115–228
Drive 1,024.2 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Locarnocar 1,024.2 km
9h 6m
CHF 173–249
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Locarnocar
12h 53m
CHF 136–176
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
13h 26m
CHF 238–432
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 40m
CHF 131–289
Fly Hamburg Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane HAM - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 26m
CHF 111–315
Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 14m
CHF 71–382
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAJ - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 8m
CHF 200–455

Hamburg to Locarno by train

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10h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 285Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,066.6 km
Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona in around 10h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg central bus station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Riazzino, and Riazzino, Stazione in around 17h 50m.

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