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There are 11 ways to get from Dublin to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeDUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    7h 25m
    CHF 51–181

  2. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)planeDUB - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    8h 14m
    CHF 49–227

  3. Ferry, train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonatrainIc2 / ...
    29h 12m
    CHF 317–1,040

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonatrainIc2 / ...
    30h 37m
    CHF 222–435

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
    2. Take the bus from Cherbourg-Gare to Rennes-Gare Routierebus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes Place de la Gare to Zurich Limmatstrassebus
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Locarnotrain
    2d

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeDUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
    7h 16m
    CHF 105–256

  7. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeDUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
    8h 12m
    CHF 76–214

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)planeDUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
    8h 56m
    CHF 82–288

  9. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeDUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
    10h 53m
    CHF 183–392

  10. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)planeDUB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    9h 13m
    CHF 70–357

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Locarnocar
    35h 50m
    CHF 334–664

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration29h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 317Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Locarno. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Locarno via Holyhead, Holyhead, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 29h 12m.

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