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 50 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 12m.

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 30m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 370.

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 6m.

How far is it from Avignon to Locarno?

The distance between Avignon and Locarno is 806 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 6m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m 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 6m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 100 and takes 14h 12m.

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 3005+ hotels available in Locarno.

Avignon to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Avignon to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV, Trenitalia)

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 6m
CHF 213–524
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Grenoble - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
14h 12m
CHF 52–97
Drive 532.2 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Locarnocar 532.2 km
7h 37m
CHF 85–123
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 47m
CHF 63–302
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 31m
CHF 111–265
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin Porta Susa to Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
14h 42m
CHF 53–153
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 30m
CHF 83–361
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 10m
CHF 138–345
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 8m
CHF 228–488
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 35m
CHF 58–196
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
9h 29m
CHF 189–406

Avignon to Locarno by train

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9h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 805.5 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Locarno, Debarcadero via Grenoble, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 14h 12m.

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