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

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct train between Cannes and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Cannes to Locarno?

The distance between Cannes and Locarno is 456 km. The road distance is 447.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Cannes to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Cannes to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Cannes to Locarno?

The best way to get from Cannes to Locarno is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Cannes to Locarno train arrive?

Cannes to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ventimiglia station.

Can I drive from Cannes to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Locarno is 447 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Cannes to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Locarno.

Cannes to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Cannes to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 55m
CHF 43–91
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
11h 20m
CHF 36–72
Drive 447.3 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Locarnocar 447.3 km
4h 50m
CHF 71–102
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 56m
CHF 132–325
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Cannes to Ventimigliatrain C3
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 57m
CHF 71–191

Cannes to Locarno by train

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Distance: 456.5 km
Duration: 8h 55m

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

You can take a train from Cannes to Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 8h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gare SNCF Cannes to Locarno, Debarcadero via Aeroport Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 11h 20m.

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