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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Locarno is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Locarno via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Lyon to Locarno?

The distance between Lyon and Locarno is 556 km. The road distance is 433.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Lyon to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Locarno train from?

Lyon to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Locarno?

The best way to get from Lyon to Locarno is to train which takes 7h 22m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Lyon to Locarno train arrive?

Lyon to Locarno train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Locarno is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Lyon to Locarno.

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

Book your Lyon to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1762+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, train, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
7h 22m
CHF 89–189
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
10h 12m
CHF 41–76
Drive 433.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Locarnocar 433.5 km
5h 49m
CHF 69–99
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 15m
CHF 66–278
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
8h 3m
CHF 153–445
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 3m
CHF 158–370
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 13m
CHF 92–346
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 25m
CHF 106–265

Lyon to Locarno by train

14Weekly Trains

7h 22mAverage Duration

CHF 89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Locarno via Milano Centrale in around 7h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 10h 12m.

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