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

The cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 120 and takes 6h 38m.

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 38m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 120.

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 28m.

How far is it from Barcelona to Locarno?

The distance between Barcelona and Locarno is 848 km. The road distance is 964.6 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 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m 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 28m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 19h 17m.

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 965 km. It takes approximately 11h 19m to drive from Barcelona to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2690+ 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, TGV, 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
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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 38m
CHF 30–117
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 28m
CHF 105–262
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
18h 29m
CHF 94–151
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 48m
CHF 102–226
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 105–278
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 45–179
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 37–157
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 24m
CHF 147–355
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
19h 17m
CHF 72–122
Drive 964.6 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Locarnocar 964.6 km
11h 19m
CHF 152–220

Barcelona to Locarno by train

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13h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 847.9 km
Duration: 6h 38m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 19h 17m.

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