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France to Locarno trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Locarno takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from France to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 12m
Duration
773 km
Distance
CHF 184
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train Ic21 / ...
8h 8m
CHF 119–245

France to Locarno train times

Trains run 5 times a day between France and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 6:13 PM which arrives into Locarno at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)16h 1m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 2m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 57m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 1m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 58m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 1m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 1m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 2m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)7h 3m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 3m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 2m • 3 changes

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)8h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from France to Locarno? 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.

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  • Distance: 772.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

What companies run services between France and Locarno, Switzerland?

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.

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