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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Locarno is to bus via Milan which costs SFr 30 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 37m.

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 65 - SFr 100.

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 190.

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 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 4m.

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 65–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4m
CHF 30–84
Drive 413.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Locarnocar 413.7 km
4h 28m
CHF 66–96
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 120–362
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Nice to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N456 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 37m
CHF 33–57

Nice to Locarno by train

55Weekly Trains

8h 20mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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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, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 23–45 and the journey takes 6h 31m.

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