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 €70 - €130 and takes 16h 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 10m and costs €70 - €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, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Locarno to France?

The distance between Locarno and France is 785 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 8h 50m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 50m 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 which takes 8h 50m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h 59m.

Where does the Locarno to France train arrive?

Locarno to France train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich 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 22946+ 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 (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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 Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 50m
€178–325
Train, fly to Paris Orly 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 Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 36m
€48–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 53m
Drive 733.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.6 km
8h 31m
€126–182
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 37m
€51–165
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
10h 8m
€210–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Parisbus N729
16h 59m
€73–123
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
€75–198

Locarno to France by train and subway

34Weekly Services

8h 50mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 785.5 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Hôtel de Ville via Bellinzona, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Châtelet via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Paris, and Bibliothèque François Mitterrand in around 16h 59m.

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