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How to get fromLocarno to Metzby train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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There are 9 ways to get from Locarno to Metz by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train via Zurich

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    7h 44m
    €121–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 20m
    €42–83

  3. Drive  502.7 km

    1. Drive from Locarno to Metzcar car 502.7 km
    6h 6m
    €91–131

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane ZRH - LUX
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Thionville, Gare routièrebus bus
    7h 3m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain train Tgv
    8h 38m
    €138–209

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Metzbus bus FlixBus N473
    10h 7m
    €109–159

  7. Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain train
    2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane MXP - LUX
    8h 14m
    €85–288

  8. Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain train
    2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane LIN - LUX
    8h 20m
    €59–302

  9. Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane plane BGY - LUX
    8h 38m
    €83–400

Locarno to Metz by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 548.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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 7h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lugano to Metz - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 35m.

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