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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Locarno is to train and fly which costs SFr 65 - SFr 220 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Locarno is to train and fly which takes 8h 3m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Park Place 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 28h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Locarno via Paddington station, London St. Pancras Int., Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 29m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Locarno?

The distance between Cardiff and Locarno is 1241 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Locarno without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 17h 29m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Cardiff to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Locarno bus from?

Cardiff to Locarno bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Locarno train from?

Cardiff to Locarno train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Locarno?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Locarno is to train via Brussels which takes 17h 29m and costs SFr 320 - SFr 600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 320 and takes 28h 59m.

Where does the Cardiff to Locarno bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 3:46 PM in Cardiff and 4:46 PM in Locarno.

Where does the Cardiff to Locarno train arrive?

Cardiff to Locarno train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2913+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 14 ways to get from Cardiff to Locarno by train, plane, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BRS - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 5m
CHF 69–218
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain Trn
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
17h 29m
CHF 328–578
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
23h 54m
CHF 223–354
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar
14h 34m
CHF 338–434
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 3m
CHF 134–332
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
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 53m
CHF 158–588
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BRS - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 10m
CHF 72–237
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRS - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
11h 31m
CHF 196–396
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
9h 31m
CHF 118–354
Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LCY - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
9h 1m
CHF 225–593
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LHR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 51m
CHF 198–452
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain Eil
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
22h 55m
CHF 400–701
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
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
28h 59m
CHF 209–313
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar
15h 36m
CHF 240–395

Cardiff to Locarno by train and subway

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17h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 328Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,240.9 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Locarno via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Brussel-Zuid, Bruxelles-Midi, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 17h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place 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 28h 59m.

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