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

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonatrainIc2 / ...
    7h 44m
    CHF 91–268

  2. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeORY - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    6h 39m
    CHF 40–201

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus StationbusN191 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-ArbedobusSenise
    15h 33m
    CHF 46–101

  4. Drive 739.4 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar739.4 km
    8h 24m
    CHF 118–170

  5. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeCDG - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    6h 41m
    CHF 46–180

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to LocarnotrainIr26
    9h 33m

  7. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano CentraletrainFr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnotrainRe 80
    10h 27m
    CHF 64–152

  8. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeORY - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
    7h 16m
    CHF 40–184

France to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 91Cheapest 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, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Locarno, Debarcadero via Bercy, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 33m.

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