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

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, 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 40–256

  2. Ferry, train via Rotterdam

    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 Rotterdam Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    28h 6m
    CHF 295–735

  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 235–878

  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 16m
    CHF 116–281

  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 75–223

  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 50–246

  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 182–561

  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 di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    9h 32m
    CHF 73–220

  9. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Dunkirk to Locarnocar car
    35h 49m
    CHF 194–675

  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 K2+ / ...
    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 42m
    CHF 214–621

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 6mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 295Cheapest 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 Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St. Pancras Int., Rotterdam Centraal, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 28h 6m.

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