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How to get fromFrance to Locarnoby train (TGV), car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 8 ways to get from France to Locarno by train (TGV), car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    7h 48m
    CHF 162–250

  2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CDG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 46m
    CHF 49–224

  3. Drive  739.5 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar car 739.5 km
    8h 28m
    CHF 141–204

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train Ir26
    9h 41m
    CHF 172–272

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train Re80
    10h 31m
    CHF 104–142

  6. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LYS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 15m
    CHF 78–258

  7. Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane ORY - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 41m
    CHF 57–252

  8. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train

    1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MRS - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 20m
    CHF 60–229

France to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

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, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 48m.

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