What is the cheapest way to get from Annecy to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Locarno is to drive which costs SFr 50 - SFr 75 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Annecy to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Locarno via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Annecy to Locarno?

The distance between Annecy and Locarno is 476 km. The road distance is 315.9 km.

How do I travel from Annecy to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Annecy to Locarno without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 30m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Annecy to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Locarno train from?

Annecy to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Locarno?

The best way to get from Annecy to Locarno is to bus which takes 10h 5m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 160 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Annecy to Locarno train arrive?

Annecy to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Annecy to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Locarno is 316 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Annecy to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Locarno.

Annecy to Locarno - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Annecy to Locarno by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Galbert to Aéroportbus 272
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain Ic
7h 30m
CHF 127–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1726
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
10h 5m
CHF 36–109
Drive 315.9 km
1. Drive from Annecy to Locarnocar 315.9 km
4h 23m
CHF 52–74
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
5h 49m
CHF 129–324
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 49m
CHF 67–152
Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 28m
CHF 90–247
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
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 58m
CHF 89–251

Annecy to Locarno by bus and train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.3 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Annecy to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 10h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Locarno via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale in around 7h 49m.

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