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How to get fromAnnecy to Locarnoby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Annecy to Locarno by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    6h 55m
    CHF 143–415

  2. Drive 315.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Annecy to Locarnocar car 315.9 km
    4h 23m
    CHF 52–75

  3. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane GVA - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    5h 52m
    CHF 160–387

  4. Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus bus
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane GVA - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 59m
    CHF 85–324

  5. Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Lyon - St. Exupéry Airport T1 Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LYS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 59m
    CHF 66–320

Annecy to Locarno by bus, foot, and train

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Annecy, France and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Annecy to Locarno. However, you can take the bus to Geneva - Bus Station, walk to Genève, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can drive from Annecy to Locarno in around 4h 23m.

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