There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Lyon by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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- Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
7h 42m€95–204Drive 432.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Locarno to Lyoncar 432.4 km
5h 51m€75–108Bus
- Take the bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovannibus Bus
- Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyonbus 480 / ...
10h 10mTrain, fly
- 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€80–329Train, bus
- Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
- Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
- Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
8h 23m€75–285
Locarno to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Lyon is to drive which costs €70 - €110 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Locarno to Lyon is to drive which takes 5h 51m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Lyon via Como and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.
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.
The distance between Locarno and Lyon is 555 km. The road distance is 432.4 km.
The best way to get from Locarno to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 42m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Locarno to Lyon, including transfers.
Locarno to Lyon bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
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 and takes 10h 10m.
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 to Lyon via Como and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 10h 10m.
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Milano Malpensa Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €320–750
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–120
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Locarno to Mendrisio
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–250
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- fart@centovalli.ch
- Website
- centovalli.ch
Train from Locarno FART to Domodossola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Schedules at
- centovalli.ch
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Domodossola to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €70–110
- 2nd Class
- €55–75
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Como to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €2–5
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Locarno to Lyon bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.
Locarno to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Lyon is 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Locarno to Lyon.
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