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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 53m.

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 32m and costs SFr 65 - 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 17m.

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 17m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m 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 17m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 53m.

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 32m to drive from Nice to Locarno.

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

Book your Nice to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2129+ 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 17m
CHF 34–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
9h 53m
CHF 36–71
Drive 413.7 km
1. Drive from Nice to Locarnocar 413.7 km
4h 32m
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 40m
CHF 133–314
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
8h 19m
CHF 62–167

Nice to Locarno by train

54Weekly Trains

8h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 425.7 km
Duration: 8h 17m

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 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Locarno, Debarcadero via Aéroport / Promenade, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 9h 53m.

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