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

The cheapest way to get from Metz to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Metz to Locarno is to drive which takes 6h 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

Is there a direct train between Metz and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Metz to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Locarno via Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Metz to Locarno?

The distance between Metz and Locarno is 545 km. The road distance is 503.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Metz to Locarno without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Metz to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Metz to Locarno train from?

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

Train or bus from Metz to Locarno?

The best way to get from Metz to Locarno is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Metz to Locarno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Metz to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Locarno is 504 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Metz to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2334+ hotels available in Locarno.

Metz to Locarno - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Metz to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
7h 17m
CHF 79–212
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LUX - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h
CHF 42–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 37m
CHF 43–74
Drive 503.9 km
1. Drive from Metz to Locarnocar 503.9 km
6h 4m
CHF 81–117
Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LUX - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 24m
CHF 57–237
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
7h 53m
Bus via Riazzino, Stazione
1. Take the bus from Metz Boulevard Poincare to Lugano Via Giacomo and Filippo Cianibus MarinoBus 252 / ...
9h 43m
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 14m
CHF 131–363
Train, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Luxembourgtrain
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane LUX - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 13m
CHF 55–253

Metz to Locarno by train

78Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.3 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Locarno via Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–55 and the journey takes 8h 30m.

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