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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Locarno is to train via Imperia which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Locarno is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Nice to Locarno?

The distance between Nice and Locarno is 426 km. The road distance is 413.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Nice to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Locarno train from?

Nice to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train or bus from Nice to Locarno?

The best way to get from Nice to Locarno is to train which takes 8h 20m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Nice to Locarno train arrive?

Nice to Locarno train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Nice to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Locarno is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Nice to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ hotels available in Locarno.

Nice to Locarno - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Nice to Locarno by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 20m
CHF 60–119
Train via Imperia
cheapest
1. Take the train from Imperia to Milano Porta Garibalditrain Re 13
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
9h 47m
CHF 35–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 37m
CHF 41–74
Drive 413.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Locarnocar 413.7 km
4h 28m
CHF 65–94
Fly, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 38m
CHF 111–279

Nice to Locarno by train

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8h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 425.9 km
Duration: 8h 20m

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

You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Locarno via Ventimiglia and Milano Centrale in around 8h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 37m.

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