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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to France is to bus which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to France is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and France?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to France. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Hôtel de Ville via Bellinzona, Basel Sbb and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Locarno to France?

The distance between Locarno and France is 770 km. The road distance is 733.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to France without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 23m and costs €65 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Locarno to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to France train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to France?

The best way to get from Locarno to France is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 23m and costs €65 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €140 and takes 15h 59m.

Where does the Locarno to France train arrive?

Locarno to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to France is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Locarno to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 23102+ hotels available in France.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to France by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
8h 23m
€66–285
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
6h 36m
€43–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to LausanneIc
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
14h 5m
€92–194
Drive 733.3 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Paris733.3 km
8h 27m
€126–182
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
6h 33m
€52–193
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBIr26
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
9h 5m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürich
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
15h 59m
€54–135
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LIN - ORY
6h 43m
€47–196

Locarno to France by train and subway

1Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.4 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Hôtel de Ville via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, Basel Sbb, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Pont de l'Archevêché via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Zürich, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich HB, Zurich Bus Station, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 15h 59m.

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