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How to get fromManchester to Locarnoby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Manchester to Locarno by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)planeMAN - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
    7h 2m
    CHF 36–135

  2. Train via Zurich

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich HbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to BellinzonatrainIc2 / ...
    13h 38m
    CHF 203–774

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield to Gent-Dampoortbus
    3. Take the bus from Gent to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
    27h 33m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar
    15h 36m

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)planeMAN - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
    7h 34m
    CHF 40–188

  6. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)planeMAN - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
    6h 58m
    CHF 89–230

  7. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)planeMAN - BGY
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    7h 50m
    CHF 43–191

  8. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Basel (BSL)planeMAN - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
    8h 23m
    CHF 81–252

  9. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)planeMAN - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
    10h 30m
    CHF 152–356

  10. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)planeMAN - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
    8h 55m
    CHF 74–211

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbtrainTgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
    15h 31m

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Manchester to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar
    16h 37m
    CHF 239–350

Manchester to Locarno by train and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration13h 38mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 203Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Locarno via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 13h 38m.

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