What is the cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Grenoble to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grenoble to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Grenoble to Locarno is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 85.

Is there a direct train between Grenoble and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Grenoble to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Grenoble and arriving at Locarno via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Grenoble to Locarno?

The distance between Grenoble and Locarno is 516 km. The road distance is 369.2 km.

How do I travel from Grenoble to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Locarno without a car is to train via Milan which takes 7h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Grenoble to Locarno?

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Grenoble to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grenoble to Locarno train from?

Grenoble to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Grenoble station.

Train or bus from Grenoble to Locarno?

The best way to get from Grenoble to Locarno is to train via Milan which takes 7h 46m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Grenoble to Locarno train arrive?

Grenoble to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Grenoble to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Grenoble to Locarno is 369 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Grenoble to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Grenoble to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2564+ hotels available in Locarno.

Grenoble to Locarno - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Milan
best
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 46m
CHF 98–203
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grenoble to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1420 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
9h 7m
CHF 27–62
Drive 369.2 km
1. Drive from Grenoble to Locarnocar 369.2 km
5h 8m
CHF 58–84
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 43m
CHF 91–275
Train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 5m
CHF 91–178
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Grenoble - Bus Station to Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud)bus
2. Take the bus from Chamonix Sud Bus Station to Milan Malpensa Airport Terminal 2bus
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain
11h 7m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 5m
CHF 150–355
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Grenoble to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 15m
CHF 116–290

Grenoble to Locarno by train

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7h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 98Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Grenoble, France and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Grenoble to Locarno via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grenoble to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 7m.

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