There are 9 ways to get from France to Lake Maggiore by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Zurich
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ec / ...
7h 48m€173–277Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CDG - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 22m€52–206Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Milanbus FlixBus N1529 / ...
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Sesto Calendebus Re4 / ...
15h 53mDrive 747.6 km
- Drive from Paris to Stresacar 747.6 km
8h 35m€142–205Train
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain Ir26
9h 41m€182–293Train #2
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
10h 31m€110–163Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
- Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
5h 51m€82–241Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane ORY - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 16m€61–245Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MRS - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
- Take the train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lagotrain
5h 56m€63–222
France to Lake Maggiore by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Lake Maggiore is to fly and train which costs €60 - €250 and takes 6h 16m.
The fastest way to get from France to Lake Maggiore is to fly and train which takes 5h 51m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Laveno Mombello Lago via Rho Fiera Milano and Sesto Calende. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Lake Maggiore. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Locarno via Paris Gare De Lyon, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between France and Lake Maggiore is 785 km. The road distance is 747.6 km.
The best way to get from France to Lake Maggiore without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 48m and costs €170 - €280.
It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from France to Lake Maggiore, including transfers.
France to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Lake Maggiore is to train via Zurich which takes 7h 48m and costs €170 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between France and Lake Maggiore, Italy?
You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Locarno via Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Châtelet to Laveno Mombello Lago via Bercy, Paris, Milan, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, and Sesto Calende in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–180
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–250
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €460–850
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €480–900
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- luxair.lu
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–320
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–280
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
Train from Basel SBB to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Schedules at
- Schweizerische Südostbahn AG
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–10
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varese
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Varese Nord to Laveno Mombello Lago
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–4
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Paris to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Sesto Calende
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenord
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Booking & Getting There
France to Lake Maggiore bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
France to Lake Maggiore train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Lake Maggiore is 748 km. It takes approximately 8h 35m to drive from France to Lake Maggiore.
There are 5453+ hotels available in Lake Maggiore.























