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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Paris is to train and fly which costs €50 - €160 and takes 6h 33m.

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 31m and costs €40 - €190.

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, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Locarno to Paris?

The distance between Locarno and Paris is 783 km. The road distance is 733.6 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 which takes 8h 42m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m 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 which takes 8h 42m and costs €170 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 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 Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Paris is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 31m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Paris by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Zürich HBtrain Ic2 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 42m
€175–322
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 31m
€43–186
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 22m
Drive 733.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.6 km
8h 31m
€126–181
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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 Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 33m
€51–155
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Vallorbetrain R3 / ...
3. Take the train from Vallorbe to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
10h
€205–369
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona Station to Zürichbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
15h 27m
€73–120
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
6h 51m
€58–186
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
6h 45m
€44–187
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
6h 35m
€160–413

Locarno to Paris by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Paris Gare De Lyon via Bellinzona, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Paris via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona Station, Zürich, Zürich Stadelhofen, Zürich HB, and Zurich Bus Station in around 15h 27m.

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