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

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

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  1. Train via Bellinzona

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
    8h 7m
    CHF 118–390

  2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 35m
    CHF 52–273

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain train Ic
    14h
    CHF 172–477

  4. Drive 739.5 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar car 739.5 km
    8h 28m
    CHF 118–170

  5. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    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 42m
    CHF 58–305

  6. 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 40m
    CHF 175–275

  7. 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 73–310

  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 55–281

France to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar43Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 118Cheapest Price
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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 7m.

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