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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 120 and takes 13h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 180 - SFr 450.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Locarno via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Locarno?

The distance between Montpellier and Locarno is 869 km. The road distance is 630.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Montpellier to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Locarno train from?

Montpellier to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train or bus from Montpellier to Locarno?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Locarno is to train which takes 10h 14m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 57m.

Where does the Montpellier to Locarno train arrive?

Montpellier to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Locarno is 631 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Montpellier to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3039+ hotels available in Locarno.

Montpellier to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Montpellier to Locarno by train (TGV, Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV, Renfe)

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 Montpellier Saint-Roch to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
10h 14m
CHF 121–295
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Turinbus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Milanbus 467 / ...
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
13h 24m
CHF 45–116
Drive 630.6 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Locarnocar 630.6 km
8h 16m
CHF 103–148
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 46m
CHF 74–297
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
11h 32m
CHF 199–557
Bus
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
13h 57m
CHF 52–110
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 37m
CHF 185–450
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 9m
CHF 144–330
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 1m
CHF 91–545
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MRS - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 34m
CHF 69–201

Montpellier to Locarno by train

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Distance: 869.1 km
Duration: 10h 14m

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

You can take a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Locarno via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 10h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 13h 57m.

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