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How to get fromCardiff to Locarnoby train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Locarno by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BRS - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 2m
    CHF 72–285

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BRS - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    8h 58m
    CHF 60–223

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    22h 58m
    CHF 383–712

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Baselbus bus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    25h 13m
    CHF 171–302

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain night train Nj
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain train
    24h 59m
    CHF 295–691

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRS - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h
    CHF 147–329

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LHR - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 55m
    CHF 160–516

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRS - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    11h 28m
    CHF 234–640

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LHR - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 53m
    CHF 205–470

  10. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    9h 5m
    CHF 227–620

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LTN - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    9h 35m
    CHF 122–428

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Chur train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chur, Postautostation to Bellinzona, Stazionebus bus 171
    34h 53m
    CHF 154–278

  13. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar car
    14h 34m
    CHF 336–432

  14. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar car
    15h 36m
    CHF 221–363

Cardiff to Locarno by train and subway

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 383Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,240.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Locarno via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 22h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Locarno, Debarcadero via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Munich central bus station, Chur train station, Chur, Postautostation, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 34h 53m.

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