The average train between Paris and Lake Maggiore takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 4 times a day between Paris and Lake Maggiore. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 6:22 PM which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel Sbb and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 53m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Paris 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 Paris to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Lake Maggiore station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Paris to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
Paris to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Book your Paris to Lake Maggiore train tickets online with TGV inOui, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Paris and Lake Maggiore is 572.9 km. The road distance is 771 km.
You can take a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Locarno via Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 2m.