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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Locarno is to train and fly which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Locarno via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Avignon to Locarno?

The distance between Avignon and Locarno is 805 km. The road distance is 532.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Avignon to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Avignon to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Locarno train from?

Avignon to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Locarno?

The best way to get from Avignon to Locarno is to train which takes 9h 7m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 31m.

Where does the Avignon to Locarno train arrive?

Avignon to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Locarno is 532 km. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Avignon to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2500+ hotels available in Locarno.

Avignon to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
9h 7m
CHF 141–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
13h 31m
CHF 37–122
Drive 532.2 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Locarnocar 532.2 km
7h 37m
CHF 86–124
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 45m
CHF 72–226
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 24m
CHF 78–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
10h 56m
CHF 94–171
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
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 28m
CHF 74–289
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 16m
CHF 126–332
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 29m
CHF 70–272

Avignon to Locarno by train

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9h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.5 km
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Locarno via Genève in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 13h 31m.

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