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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Paris is to bus which costs €70 - €160 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Paris is to train and fly which takes 6h 32m and costs €65 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Paris station. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Paris. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Paris Gare De Lyon via Bellinzona, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Locarno to Paris?

The distance between Locarno and Paris is 783 km. The road distance is 734.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Paris without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 43m and costs €170 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m to get from Locarno to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Paris bus from?

Locarno to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Paris train from?

Locarno to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Paris?

The best way to get from Locarno to Paris is to train via Zurich which takes 8h 43m and costs €170 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Locarno to Paris bus arrive?

Locarno to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Locarno to Paris train arrive?

Locarno to Paris train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Paris is 734 km. It takes approximately 8h 33m to drive from Locarno to Paris.

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

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Locarno to Paris - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Paris by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
8h 43m
€177–396
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MXP - CDG
6h 33m
€62–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Fribourg to Parisbus FlixBus N799
14h 13m
€152–385
Drive 734.2 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Pariscar 734.2 km
8h 33m
€130–187
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
9h 37m
€188–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
17h 57m
€71–153
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MXP - ORY
6h 32m
€68–332
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LIN - CDG
6h 44m
€76–265
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LIN - ORY
6h 33m
€67–211
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
6h 41m
€147–409
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TRN - CDG
8h 1m
€151–424

Locarno to Paris by train

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Distance: 783.3 km
Duration: 8h 43m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Paris, France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Paris Gare De Lyon via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 17h 57m.

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