The average train between Bilbao and Locarno takes 42h 31m and the fastest train takes 36h 40m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Bilbao to Locarno. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 6 times a week between Bilbao and Locarno. The earliest departure is at 11:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bilbao is at 11:58 AM which arrives into Locarno at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Amara-Donostia and take an average of 42h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station and arriving at Locarno station via Amara-Donostia station, Massy Tgv station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 31m.
Bilbao to Locarno train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
Bilbao to Locarno train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Locarno station.
The distance between Bilbao and Locarno is 980.1 km. The road distance is 1275 km.
You can take a train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Locarno via Amara-Donostia, Hendaia, Hendaye, Massy Tgv, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 20h 25m.
