The average train between France and Locarno takes 7h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between France and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Locarno at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from France to Locarno. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Locarno station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
France to Locarno train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Locarno train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Bellinzona station.
The distance between France and Locarno is 532.1 km. The road distance is 785 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Locarno via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 47m.