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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Heidelberg to Locarno

Composite routes from Heidelberg to Locarno

Cheapest
4 h 46 min
Car
496 km.
from $27
Other
6 h 56 min
360 km.
from $127.02
9 h 40 min
360 km.
from $60.13
5 h 42 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $337.90
10 h 6 min
360 km.
from $240.80
6 h 10 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $275.68
6 h 57 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $221.60
7 h 35 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $137.64
7 h 12 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $274.21
7 h 35 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $243.55
8 h 9 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $192.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Heidelberg central train station to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$28.26–$39.13
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$53.26

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.13–$195.65

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$652.17
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$467.39
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$445.65

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$815.22
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$500.00
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$521.74

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$478.26
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$521.74
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$532.61

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$500.00
Plane from Stuttgart Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$271.74

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Frankfurt to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$543.48
Plane from Frankfurt to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$239.13

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$28.26

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.00–$56.52
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$28.26
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$44.57–$50.00
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.35–$33.70

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Singen
Ave. Duration:
2h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.11–$6.52
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.78–$5.98
Train from Monza to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.98–$7.61

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$76.09–$141.30
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$97.83
Train from Singen to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09
Train from Zürich HB to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$70.65–$130.43
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.09–$46.74
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$43.48

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$23.91

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.13–$5.98
Train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhof
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.07–$10.33

Questions and Answers

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 $47.83 - $70.65 and takes 11h 55m.

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 $92.39 - $141.30 .

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 56m.

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 56m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Heidelberg to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Locarno train from?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Heidelberg to Locarno?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Locarno is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 9h 40m. There are no good options to bus between Heidelberg to Locarno.

Where does the Heidelberg to Locarno train arrive?

Heidelberg to Locarno train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, 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?

Book your Heidelberg to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2551+ hotels available in Locarno. Prices start at $59.45 per night.
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