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

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pau to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 8h 39m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Locarno via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare de Lyon, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.

How far is it from Pau to Locarno?

The distance between Pau and Locarno is 1545 km. The road distance is 1033.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Pau to Locarno without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 49m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 950.

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

It takes approximately 12h 49m to get from Pau to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Locarno train from?

Pau to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Locarno?

The best way to get from Pau to Locarno is to train via Paris which takes 12h 49m and costs SFr 330 - SFr 950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 160 and takes 20h 37m.

Where does the Pau to Locarno train arrive?

Pau to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Locarno is 1034 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Pau to Locarno.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 1786+ hotels available in Locarno.

Pau to Locarno - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Pau to Locarno by train (TGV), 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
12h 49m
CHF 330–930
Train to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pau to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
2. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 20m
CHF 71–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
20h 37m
CHF 86–158
Drive 1,033.8 km
1. Drive from Pau to Locarnocar 1,033.8 km
11h 58m
CHF 164–237
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PUF - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 6m
CHF 268–583
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
4. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
16h 42m
CHF 284–676
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pau to Toulousebus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
20h 45m
CHF 82–154
Fly Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport (LDE) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane LDE - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 39m
CHF 84–298

Pau to Locarno by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

12h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,544.9 km
Duration: 12h 49m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Locarno via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Locarno, Debarcadero via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 20h 37m.

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