There are 8 ways to get from Munich to Locarno by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SGtrain 88
- Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
6h 55mCHF 110–333Bus via Chur
cheapest- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus FlixBus N76 / ...
- Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus 171
7h 28mCHF 33–52Bus
- Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
7h 15mCHF 41–64Drive 407.5 km
- Drive from Munich to Locarnocar 407.5 km
4h 14mCHF 68–98Fly to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MUC - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 25mCHF 151–340Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MUC - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 27mCHF 76–307Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MUC - LIN
- Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
6h 56mCHF 101–254Fly to Basel, train
- Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane MUC - BSL
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 54mCHF 141–541
Munich to Locarno by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Munich to Locarno is to bus via Chur which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Munich to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Munich station to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Munich central bus station and arriving at Bellinzona via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Locarno. However, there are services departing from München Hbf and arriving at Locarno via St. Margrethen Sg, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Munich and Locarno is 505 km. The road distance is 407.5 km.
The best way to get from Munich to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Munich to Locarno, including transfers.
Munich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Munich central bus station.
Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
The best way to get from Munich to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Locarno, Switzerland?
You can take a train from München Hbf to Locarno via St. Margrethen Sg, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzona once daily. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–300
Flights from Munich International Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–310
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–370
Flights from Munich International Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–440
Flights from Munich International Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–440
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from München Hbf to St. Margrethen SG
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–150
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Munich to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Munich to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at St. Margrethen SG station.
Yes, the driving distance between Munich to Locarno is 408 km. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Munich to Locarno.
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