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 €65 - €150 and takes 16h.

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 32m and costs €50 - €290.

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 9h 15m.

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 9h 15m and costs €170 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 Trenitalia EuroCity, 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 9h 15m and costs €170 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €150 and takes 16h.

Where does the Locarno to Paris train arrive?

Locarno to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich 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?

There are 22946+ hotels available in Paris.

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
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 Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 15m
€179–385
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle 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 Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 33m
€52–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 33m
€169–438
Drive 733.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 733.6 km
8h 31m
€130–187
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
9h 43m
€225–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N729 / ...
16h
€66–147
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly 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 Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 32m
€53–282
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 46m
€54–275
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 56m
€63–269
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
7h 8m
€154–438
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
8h 8m
€147–394

Locarno to Paris by train

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9h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 783.3 km
Duration: 9h 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, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Locarno to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 16h.

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