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

The cheapest way to get from France to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 15h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct train between France and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from France to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Locarno via Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from France to Locarno?

The distance between France and Locarno is 773 km. The road distance is 739.4 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from France to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Locarno train from?

France to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from France to Locarno?

The best way to get from France to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 3m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 95 and takes 15h 46m.

Where does the France to Locarno train arrive?

France to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from France to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Locarno is 739 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from France to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

France to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from France to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
8h 3m
CHF 114–382
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 42m
CHF 45–245
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Locarnotrain Ic
14h 49m
CHF 146–406
Drive 739.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar 739.4 km
8h 27m
CHF 119–172
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
9h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
15h 46m
CHF 55–91
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 15m
CHF 66–288
Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 20m
CHF 59–271
Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 40m
CHF 47–264

France to Locarno by subway and train

43Weekly Services

8h 3mAverage Duration

CHF 114Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from France to Locarno.

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Distance: 772.8 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between France and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Locarno via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Institut du Monde Arabe to Locarno, Debarcadero via Paris, Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 46m.

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