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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 210 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 7h 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 290.

How far is it from Dublin to Locarno?

The distance between Dublin and Locarno is 1504 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Locarno without a car is to ferry and train via Amsterdam which takes 29h 21m and costs SFr 300 - SFr 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Dublin to Locarno, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 2:22 PM in Dublin and 3:22 PM in Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2982+ hotels available in Locarno.

Dublin to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Dublin to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane DUB - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 31m
CHF 49–274
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 Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
29h 21m
CHF 301–678
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
31h 14m
CHF 259–1,003
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUB - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 19m
CHF 119–287
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUB - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 12m
CHF 74–231
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane DUB - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 19m
CHF 54–208
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUB - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 52m
CHF 196–589
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Locarnocar
31h 55m
CHF 277–923
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
38h 53m
CHF 224–752

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, foot, and train

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29h 21mAverage Duration

CHF 301Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,503.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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 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 21m.

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