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How to get fromDublin to Locarnoby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 31m
    CHF 50–275

  2. Ferry, train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    29h 12m
    CHF 302–608

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec
    30h 54m
    CHF 279–1,066

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    7h 19m
    CHF 125–288

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    8h 12m
    CHF 80–232

  6. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    8h 19m
    CHF 55–179

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    10h 52m
    CHF 207–600

  8. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane DUB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    9h 13m
    CHF 105–334

  9. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Locarnocar car
    31h 54m
    CHF 313–982

  10. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus bus 774 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus bus
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    38h 40m
    CHF 243–794

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration29h 12mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 302Cheapest 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 Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 29h 12m.

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