France to Locarno Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between France and Locarno takes 9h 36m 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.

9h 36m
Duration: 773 km
Distance: CHF 199
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

8h 8m

CHF 119–290

France to Locarno train times

Trains run every 4 hours between France and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 7:10 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 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:12 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
14h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:10 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 4m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:12 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
2:12 PM → 10:45 PM
8h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:12 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
12:11 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
2:11 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:13 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 1m • 3 changes
10:13 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
12:13 PM → 8:15 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
2:13 PM → 10:15 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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