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

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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 27m
    CHF 50–243

  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 / ...
    28h 28m
    CHF 470–781

  3. 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 Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    30h 43m
    CHF 581–1,338

  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 110–306

  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 65–252

  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 21m
    CHF 53–231

  7. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Basel (BSL)plane plane DUB - BSL
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 44m
    CHF 85–329

  8. 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 192–420

  9. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Locarnocar car
    31h 54m
    CHF 666–1,621

  10. Train, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Brussels-North train stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus bus
    5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    47h 52m
    CHF 550–934

Dublin to Locarno by ferry, train, and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration28h 28mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 470Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,504.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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 28h 28m.

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