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

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There are 9 ways to get from France to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, 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 Ic2 / ...
    7h 45m
    CHF 131–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus N191
    2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus bus Senise
    15h 43m
    CHF 44–66

  3. Drive 739.4 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar car 739.4 km
    8h 27m
    CHF 116–167

  4. 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 68–217

  5. 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

  6. 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 59–152

  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 14m
    CHF 86–240

  8. 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 39m
    CHF 60–259

  9. 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 19m
    CHF 83–233

France to Locarno by subway and train

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 131Cheapest 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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Châtelet to Locarno, Debarcadero via Porte Maillot - Neuilly, Paris, Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 15h 43m.

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