How to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Locarno

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 181 miles (292 km)

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Driving

$91

Average price

$57

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Cheapest

$90

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 49m

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Fastest

5h 19m

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30m

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7h 5m

Average total duration

6h 35m

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5h 16m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Locarno:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Locarno costing on average $91 (€75).

A bus is $157 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Locarno costing on average $214 (€175).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Stuttgart and Locarno including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Stuttgart to Locarno among Omio's users.

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from Stuttgart to Locarno

How to get from Stuttgart to Locarno by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM7h10
    Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse
    4:10 PMLugano, Via Ciani
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:00 AM7h10
    Kornwestheim, Bahnhofstrasse
    4:10 PMLugano, Via Ciani
    $391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW2820
    7:10 AM1h00
    Stuttgart Airport
    8:10 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $1451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRE 52383 · IC 189 · EC 25 · S 20
    2:27 PM5h18
    Stuttgart Hbf
    7:45 PMLocarno station
    $571One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1985 · 3056 · RE 4925 · IC 877
    11:17 AM5h58
    Stuttgart Hbf
    5:15 PMLocarno station
    $601One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 185 · EC 21 · S 20
    10:28 AM5h17
    Stuttgart Hbf
    3:45 PMLocarno station
    $731One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:55 PM9h40
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    5:35 AMLugano, Via Ciani
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM10h15
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    4:15 PMLugano, Via Ciani
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:15 PM9h15
    Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe
    9:30 PMLugano, Via Ciani
    $541One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLX1165+Helvetic AirwaysLX1628
    10:40 AM3h10
    Stuttgart Airport
    1:50 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesOS266 · OS527
    3:15 PM3h55
    Stuttgart Airport
    7:10 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2153+Air DolomitiLH1850
    6:10 AM3h00
    Stuttgart Airport
    9:10 AMMilan Linate Airport
    $2551One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Stuttgart to Locarno

Travel to Locarno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Stuttgart to Locarno.

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There are 3 options to travel between Stuttgart and Locarno including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno is a bus with an average price of $57 (€47).

This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Locarno:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Locarno costing on average $91 (€75).

A bus is $157 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Locarno costing on average $214 (€175).

The fastest way to travel from Stuttgart to Locarno is by train with an average journey time of 5h 19m.

Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 35m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Stuttgart to Locarno is approximately 181 miles (292 km).
The average frequency per day from Stuttgart to Locarno is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Locarno as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Stuttgart to Locarno:
  • Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Locarno station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Stuttgart to Locarno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Locarno by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Locarno by train.
Omio customers who travel from Stuttgart to Locarno often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Lugano, Domodossola, Mendrisio. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Locarno and these popular destinations at a great price.

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