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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Marseille is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Locarno to Marseille?

The distance between Locarno and Marseille is 504 km. The road distance is 553.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Marseille without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 19m and costs €120 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Locarno to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Marseille train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Marseille?

The best way to get from Locarno to Marseille is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 19m and costs €120 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 12h 23m.

Where does the Locarno to Marseille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Locarno to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Marseille is 553 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Locarno to Marseille.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4358+ hotels available in Marseille.

Locarno to Marseille - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Locarno to Marseille by train, plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
best
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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane MXP - MRS
6h 11m
€90–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 23m
€37–103
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
10h 19m
€122–304
Drive 553.1 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Marseillecar 553.1 km
6h 40m
€97–139
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BGY - MRS
6h 41m
€100–298
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
11h 44m
€100–175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain Ext
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T2train S50
3. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 to Turin Train Station Lingottobus
4. Take the bus from Turin to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus 404
13h 19m
€43–121

Locarno to Marseille by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Locarno to Marseille.

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Distance: 504.1 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Marseille St Charles via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 12h 23m.

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