The average train between Locarno and Bilbao takes 27h 9m and the fastest train takes 25h 59m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Locarno to Bilbao. 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 Locarno and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 1:22 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Locarno is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 27h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Bilbao station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 9m.
Locarno to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.
Locarno to Bilbao train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Locarno and Bilbao is 980.1 km. The road distance is 1,870 km.
You can take a train from Locarno to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Massy Tgv, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 20h 4m.