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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Metz is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Metz is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Metz?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Metz. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Metz Ville via Bellinzona, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Locarno to Metz?

The distance between Locarno and Metz is 548 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Metz without a car is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €120 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Locarno to Metz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Metz train from?

Locarno to Metz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Metz?

The best way to get from Locarno to Metz is to train which takes 8h 13m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 9h 33m.

Where does the Locarno to Metz train arrive?

Locarno to Metz train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Metz?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Metz is 502 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Locarno to Metz.

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

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Where can I stay near Metz?

There are 780+ hotels available in Metz.

Locarno to Metz - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Locarno to Metz by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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
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 Metz Villetrain Tgv
8h 13m
€120–237
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LIN - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 58m
€44–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 33m
€47–79
Drive 502.5 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Metzcar 502.5 km
6h 4m
€88–126
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly, bus
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 Luxembourg (LUX)plane MXP - LUX
4. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
8h 46m
€58–230
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Locarno to Zürich HBtrain Ir46
2. Take the bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
10h 7m
€57–99
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Oltentrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Olten Gosgerstrasse to Metz Boulevard Poincarebus MarinoBus 251* / ...
10h 15m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the bus from Kirchberg, Réimerwee to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus
9h 13m
€141–375

Locarno to Metz by train

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8h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 548.3 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Metz Ville via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €40–55 and the journey takes 7h 45m.

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