The average train between France and Lake Maggiore takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Lake Maggiore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between France and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:12 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from France to Lake Maggiore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
France to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
France to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Bellinzona station.
The distance between France and Lake Maggiore is 527.7 km. The road distance is 773 km.
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Locarno via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 8h 8m.