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 35 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 6m.

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 48m 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 12m.

How far is it from Lyon to Locarno?

The distance between Lyon and Locarno is 556 km. The road distance is 431.6 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 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 12m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 80 and takes 10h 6m.

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 432 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 2458+ 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, 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Milano CentraleFr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to LocarnoRe 80
7h 12m
CHF 55–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzona076
10h 6m
CHF 36–79
Drive 431.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Locarno431.6 km
5h 48m
CHF 69–100
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
7h
CHF 153–430
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to LocarnoIc
8h 1m
CHF 99–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Evian-les-Bains
2. Take the train from St-Gingolph to BrigR91
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FART72 / ...
11h 4m
CHF 64–145
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)GVA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarno
8h 9m
CHF 84–314
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)LYS - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarno
9h 21m
CHF 87–236

Lyon to Locarno by train

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7h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 10h 6m.

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