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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Maggiore and France takes 12h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 30m
Duration
786 km
Distance
€231
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Lake Maggiore to France train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Lake Maggiore and France. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 9:15 PM which arrives into France at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 12h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro8h 33m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro16h 32m • 4 changes
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro18h 3m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiRATP Metro7h 34m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore to France? 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.

Map of how to get from Lake Maggiore to France.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 786.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Châtelet via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Gare de Lyon in around 8h 53m.

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