What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 52m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Lyon via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Locarno to Lyon?

The distance between Locarno and Lyon is 555 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Locarno to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Lyon bus from?

Locarno to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Lyon train from?

Locarno to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Lyon?

The best way to get from Locarno to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Locarno to Lyon bus arrive?

Locarno to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Locarno to Lyon train arrive?

Locarno to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Lyon is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Locarno to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Locarno to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 42m
€97–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
10h 52m
€48–101
Drive 432.4 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Lyoncar 432.4 km
5h 52m
€76–110
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, 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
€81–328
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
8h 35m
€99–369
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus FlixBus 1629 / ...
9h 33m
€158–430
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 5m
€182–491
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain
2. Take the train from Brig to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
8h 38m
€224–551

Locarno to Lyon by train

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Distance: 555.4 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Lyon Part Dieu via Milano Centrale in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Lyon via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 52m.

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