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 €45 - €130 and takes 16h 19m.

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 €95 - €260.

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 20m.

How far is it from Locarno to France?

The distance between Locarno and France is 786 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 which takes 9h 20m and costs €130 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m 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 20m and costs €130 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €130 and takes 16h 19m.

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 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m to drive from Locarno to France.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 3895+ 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, 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 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 20m
€139–350
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürichbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N99 / ...
16h 19m
€50–130
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
16h 9m
Drive 733.3 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.3 km
8h 31m
€127–184
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 36m
€73–236
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Genèvetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 47m
€134–302
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
€96–259
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
€69–287

Locarno to France by train and subway

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9h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 785.6 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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 20m. 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 16h 19m.

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