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How to get fromDublin to Locarnoby plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Locarno by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane DUB - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    7h 32m
    CHF 50–260

  2. Ferry, train via Amsterdam

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Zürich HBtrain train
    5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    29h 13m
    CHF 429–777

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Locarnocar car
    31h 54m
    CHF 339–1,118

  4. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DUB - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    7h 20m
    CHF 115–289

  5. Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane DUB - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    8h 11m
    CHF 75–222

  6. Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane DUB - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    8h 28m
    CHF 58–163

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane DUB - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    10h 53m
    CHF 212–660

  8. Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane plane DUB - VRN
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    9h 29m
    CHF 117–387

  9. Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane plane DUB - TRN
    2. Take the train from Torino Porta di Susa to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    9h 30m
    CHF 77–229

  10. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    32h 32m
    CHF 351–1,049

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,504.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Locarno, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Locarno. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), walk to Malpensa Aeroporto T1, take the train to Mendrisio, then take the train to Locarno. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Locarno via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 29h 13m.

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