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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Locarno is to bus and train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 120 and takes 18h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barcelona to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct train between Barcelona and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Barcelona to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Sants and arriving at Locarno via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Locarno?

The distance between Barcelona and Locarno is 848 km. The road distance is 964.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Barcelona to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Barcelona to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barcelona to Locarno train from?

Barcelona to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Barcelona to Locarno?

The best way to get from Barcelona to Locarno is to train which takes 13h 25m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 140 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Barcelona to Locarno train arrive?

Barcelona to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Barcelona to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Barcelona to Locarno is 964 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Barcelona to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2530+ hotels available in Locarno.

Barcelona to Locarno - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Barcelona to Locarno by plane, train, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 37m
CHF 52–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
18h 55m
CHF 33–131
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
13h 25m
CHF 102–206
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain Re80
18h 28m
CHF 51–118
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
25h 43m
CHF 78–164
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BCN - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 19m
CHF 39–177
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BCN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 58m
CHF 87–240
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 31m
CHF 51–190
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BCN - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 25m
CHF 83–255
Drive 964.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Locarnocar 964.4 km
11h 18m
CHF 155–224

Barcelona to Locarno by train

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13h 25mAverage Duration

CHF 102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 847.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Barcelona, Spain and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Sants to Locarno via Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale in around 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 18h 55m.

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