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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Paris is to bus which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Paris is to train and fly which takes 6h 29m and costs €50 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Paris. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Bellinzona and Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Locarno to Paris?

The distance between Locarno and Paris is 768 km. The road distance is 733.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Paris without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 15m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Locarno to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Paris train from?

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

Train or bus from Locarno to Paris?

The best way to get from Locarno to Paris is to train via Bellinzona which takes 8h 15m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €130 and takes 15h 27m.

Where does the Locarno to Paris train arrive?

Locarno to Paris train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Paris is 733 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Locarno to Paris.

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

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Where can I stay near Paris?

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Locarno to Paris - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Paris by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (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 via Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBIc21 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
8h 15m
€63–271
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)MXP - ORY
6h 32m
€43–214
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to LausanneIc
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 33m
€108–208
Drive 733.3 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Paris733.3 km
8h 27m
€126–182
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisio
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MXP - CDG
6h 29m
€51–193
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBIr26
2. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
8h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürich
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)N191 / ...
15h 27m
€52–127
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)LIN - ORY
6h 39m
€47–206
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monza
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LIN - CDG
6h 47m
€56–205
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hb
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
7h 6m
€140–397
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centrale
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta Susa
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)TRN - CDG
7h 51m
€146–376

Locarno to Paris by train

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Distance: 768.2 km
Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Paris Gare De Lyon via Bellinzona, Basel SBB, and Basel Sbb in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Zürich, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich HB, and Zurich Bus Station in around 15h 27m.

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