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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Annecy is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Annecy is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Annecy?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Annecy. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

How far is it from Locarno to Annecy?

The distance between Locarno and Annecy is 333 km. The road distance is 317.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Annecy without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs €75 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Locarno to Annecy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Annecy train from?

Locarno to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Locarno to Annecy train arrive?

Locarno to Annecy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Annecy?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Annecy is 318 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Locarno to Annecy.

Where can I stay near Annecy?

There are 2598+ hotels available in Annecy.

Locarno to Annecy - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Annecy by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R to Galbertbus 272
7h 26m
€78–290
Drive 317.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Annecycar 317.6 km
4h 23m
€55–79
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport to Galbertbus
6h 51m
€153–417
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Fr
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Annecytrain Ter
7h 44m
€88–202

Locarno to Annecy by train, tram, and bus

48Weekly Services

7h 26mAverage Duration

€78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 332.7 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Annecy via Milano Centrale and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 7h 44m.

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