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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 Hbtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic2 / ...
    7h 44m
    CHF 81–279

  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 39m
    CHF 40–221

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus N99 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus bus Senise
    16h 4m
    CHF 44–101

  4. Drive 739.4 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar car 739.4 km
    8h 27m
    CHF 119–172

  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 41m
    CHF 48–190

  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 41m

  7. 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 Re 80
    10h 30m
    CHF 64–202

  8. 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 14m
    CHF 72–203

France to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 81Cheapest 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 bus from Hôtel de Ville to Locarno, Debarcadero via Gare de Lyon - Maison de la RATP, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 16h 4m.

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