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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 49m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via Basel, Bahnhof and Riazzino, Stazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Locarno via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The distance between Heidelberg and Locarno is 520 km. The road distance is 497.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Heidelberg to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Locarno bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Locarno train from?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Locarno bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Locarno train arrive?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Locarno is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Heidelberg to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2990+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Heidelberg to Locarno by train, bus, night train, 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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 59m
CHF 51–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus 107
2. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lugano Stazionebus
9h 33m
CHF 34–76
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Heidelberg Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain Ir46
8h 53m
CHF 90–289
Drive 497.4 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Locarnocar 497.4 km
4h 49m
CHF 83–120
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Zürich HBtrain Nightjet
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
9h 38m
CHF 96–291
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 51m
CHF 143–330
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h
CHF 164–416
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, 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 48m
CHF 73–347
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 3m
CHF 84–343
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane FRA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 32m
CHF 53–204
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 25m
CHF 143–581

Heidelberg to Locarno by train

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Distance: 520.1 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Basel SBB, Basel, Bahnhof, Lugano Stazione, Lugano, Riazzino, and Riazzino, Stazione in around 9h 33m.

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