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There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Locarno by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzonabus bus FlixBus 076
    7h 15m
    CHF 43–69

  2. Bus via Chur

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus FlixBus N76 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    7h 28m
    CHF 35–55

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train 88
    2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    7h 45m
    CHF 110–344

  4. Drive 407.5 km

    1. Drive from Munich to Locarnocar car 407.5 km
    4h 14m
    CHF 67–97

  5. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    5h 25m
    CHF 150–340

  6. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MUC - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 27m
    CHF 80–311

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane MUC - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    6h 56m
    CHF 95–253

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 54m
    CHF 132–534

Munich to Locarno by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from München Hbf to Locarno via Lindau-Reutin, St. Margrethen Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 45m.

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