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How to get fromLocarno to Franceby train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train via Bellinzona

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    7h 59m
    €152–423

  2. Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane MXP - CDG
    6h 39m
    €52–264

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus bus FlixBus N191
    14h 23m
    €91–178

  4. Drive 733.6 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar car 733.6 km
    8h 31m
    €126–182

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
    8h 47m
    €186–293

  6. Train, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane MXP - LYS
    6h 10m
    €75–307

  7. Train, fly to Marseille Provence Airport

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane plane MXP - MRS
    6h 11m
    €66–299

  8. Train, fly to Paris Orly Airport

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane MXP - ORY
    6h 36m
    €55–272

Locarno to France by train and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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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 7h 59m.

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