What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Locarno?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Locarno is to bus and fly and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 290 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Locarno?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 7h 7m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Parkside and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Locarno via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Locarno?

The distance between Cambridge and Locarno is 1081 km.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Locarno without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Locarno without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 12h 18m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 850.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Locarno?

It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Cambridge to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Locarno bus from?

Cambridge to Locarno bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Locarno train from?

Cambridge to Locarno train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Locarno?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Locarno is to train via Strasbourg which takes 12h 18m and costs SFr 250 - SFr 850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 310 and takes 27h 17m.

Where does the Cambridge to Locarno bus arrive?

Cambridge to Locarno bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cambridge and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h ahead of Cambridge. It is currently 7:32 PM in Cambridge and 8:32 PM in Locarno.

Where does the Cambridge to Locarno train arrive?

Cambridge to Locarno train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cambridge to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2987+ hotels available in Locarno.

Cambridge to Locarno - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Cambridge to Locarno by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly London Stansted Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane STN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 7m
CHF 56–298
Bus to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 49m
CHF 31–284
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
12h 18m
CHF 256–844
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
17h 44m
CHF 178–346
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cambridge to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar
12h 45m
CHF 309–392
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LHR - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 25m
CHF 119–571
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LGW - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 21m
CHF 92–347
Fly London Stansted Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane STN - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
8h 3m
CHF 46–256
Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 28m
CHF 111–444
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
7h 57m
CHF 181–530
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 22m
CHF 169–404
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
13h 57m
CHF 398–893
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 491
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus
4. Take the bus from Como to Bellinzonabus
27h 17m
CHF 204–305
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cambridge to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar
13h 46m
CHF 203–327

Cambridge to Locarno by train and foot

113Weekly Services

12h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081 km
Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Locarno via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkside to Locarno, Debarcadero via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 27h 17m.

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