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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 14h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Locarno via Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

How far is it from Paris to Locarno?

The distance between Paris and Locarno is 771 km. The road distance is 739.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Locarno without a car is to train via Bellinzona which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Paris to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Locarno train from?

Paris to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Paris to Locarno?

The best way to get from Paris to Locarno is to train via Bellinzona which takes 6h 57m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Paris to Locarno train arrive?

Paris to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Paris to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Locarno is 739 km. It takes approximately 8h 27m to drive from Paris to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2564+ hotels available in Locarno.

Paris to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Paris to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Bellinzona
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...
6h 57m
CHF 68–221
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane ORY - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 11m
CHF 40–174
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Lausannebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Locarnotrain Ic
13h 26m
CHF 81–173
Drive 739.4 km
1. Drive from Paris to Locarnocar 739.4 km
8h 27m
CHF 116–168
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 38m
CHF 64–198
Train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
8h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Zurich Bus Stationbus N99 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich to Castione-Arbedobus Senise
14h 32m
CHF 42–76
Fly Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 35m
CHF 60–230
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CDG - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 14m
CHF 48–172
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 38m
CHF 127–343
Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CDG - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 37m
CHF 125–334

Paris to Locarno by train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Paris to Locarno.

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Distance: 770.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Locarno via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Locarno, Debarcadero via Zurich Bus Station, Zurich, Castione-Arbedo, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 14h 32m.

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