There are 9 ways to get from Locarno to France by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 23m€182–388Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 33m€52–265Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 4m€171–437Drive 733.6 km
- Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.6 km
8h 31m€128–184Train via Lausanne
- Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
- Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
- Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 51m€228–558Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N729 / ...
16h 31m€69–150Train, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
6h 11m€66–300Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MXP - LYS
6h 10m€75–308Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport
- Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
- Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to France is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 16h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to France is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €70 - €310.
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.
The distance between Locarno and France is 786 km. The road distance is 733.6 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to France without a car is to train which takes 9h 23m and costs €180 - €390.
It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Locarno to France, including transfers.
Locarno to France train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.
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.
Locarno to France train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to France is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Locarno to France.
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.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €29–120
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–220
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–260
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–270
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €350–800
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €340–750
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–310
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €120–370
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Lausanne to Vallorbe
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–50
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90–150
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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