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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Locarno is to bus and train via Bordeaux which costs SFr 80 - SFr 160 and takes 23h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 240.

How far is it from Bilbao to Locarno?

The distance between Bilbao and Locarno is 1082 km. The road distance is 1274 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Locarno without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 6m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Bilbao to Locarno, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Locarno is 1274 km. It takes approximately 14h 24m to drive from Bilbao to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2812+ hotels available in Locarno.

Bilbao to Locarno - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bilbao to Locarno by plane, train, bus, 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 Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BIO - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 39m
CHF 36–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Annemassebus FlixBus N1156
2. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
23h 6m
CHF 201–534
Drive 1,274 km
1. Drive from Bilbao to Locarnocar 1,274 km
14h 24m
CHF 204–294
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BIO - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 54m
CHF 111–292
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BIO - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 25m
CHF 80–264
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BIO - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 15m
CHF 187–582
Bus, train via Bordeaux
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
23h 42m
CHF 84–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bilbao to Chambérybus
2. Take the bus from Chambéry to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus
25h 7m
CHF 97–168

Bilbao to Locarno by bus and train

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23h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bilbao to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,081.8 km
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Bilbao to Locarno, Debarcadero via Chambéry, Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 25h 7m.

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