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 €65 - €150 and takes 16h 31m.

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 10m and costs €70 - €310.

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, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

How far is it from Locarno to France?

The distance between Locarno and France is 786 km. The road distance is 733.6 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 which takes 9h 23m and costs €180 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to France?

The best way to get from Locarno to France is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €180 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Locarno to France train arrive?

Locarno to France train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to France?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to France is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Locarno to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 6731+ hotels available in France.

Locarno to France - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 23m
€182–388
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 33m
€52–265
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 4m
€171–437
Drive 733.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.6 km
8h 31m
€128–184
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
3. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 51m
€228–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N729 / ...
16h 31m
€69–150
Train, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
6h 11m
€66–300
Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
6h 10m
€75–308
Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 36m
€55–293

Locarno to France by train and subway

33Weekly Services

9h 23mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.6 km
Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Hôtel de Ville via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Pont de l'Archevêché via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 16h 31m.

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