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 45 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 21m.

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 6m and costs SFr 75 - 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 19m.

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 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 7h 19m 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 19m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 9h 21m.

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 6m 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 1760+ 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 19m
CHF 66–322
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 21m
CHF 47–107
Drive 503.9 km
1. Drive from Metz to Locarnocar 503.9 km
6h 6m
CHF 80–116
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 18m
CHF 142–408
Train
1. Take the train from Metz Ville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
7h 52m
CHF 128–230
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Metz to Bernbus FlixBus N839
2. Take the train from Bern to Locarnotrain Ic
9h 42m
CHF 113–297
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 31m
CHF 62–285
Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport
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 1m
CHF 47–192
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 24m
CHF 53–208

Metz to Locarno by train

74Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 545.1 km
Duration: 7h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Metz - Bus Station to Lugano 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 35–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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