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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Locarno is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Locarno via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Est, Zürich HB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Locarno?

The distance between Bordeaux and Locarno is 1328 km. The road distance is 942.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Bordeaux to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Locarno train from?

Bordeaux to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train or bus from Bordeaux to Locarno?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Locarno is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 1m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Locarno train arrive?

Bordeaux to Locarno train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Locarno is 943 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Bordeaux to Locarno.

How do I get a train ticket from Bordeaux to Locarno?

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Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2500+ hotels available in Locarno.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Bordeaux to Locarno by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain Ic2 / ...
10h 31m
CHF 169–393
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BOD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 43m
CHF 45–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
18h 1m
CHF 50–142
Drive 942.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Locarnocar 942.7 km
11h 18m
CHF 152–219
Bus, train via Clermont-Ferrand
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux Saint-Jean Terres de Borde to Clermont Ferrandbus
2. Take the bus from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Gare Perrachebus
3. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus stationbus
4. Take the train from Genève to Locarnotrain Ic
18h 11m
CHF 120–237
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Martignybus
2. Take the train from Martigny to Brigtrain Ir
3. Take the train from Domodossola to Locarno FARTtrain 72 / ...
18h 11m
CHF 89–171
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 59m
CHF 119–287
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BOD - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 30m
CHF 80–244
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain
8h 19m
CHF 71–289
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BOD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain
10h 16m
CHF 152–352

Bordeaux to Locarno by train, foot, and subway

8Weekly Services

10h 31mAverage Duration

CHF 169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,327.9 km
Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Bordeaux, France and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Locarno via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 18h 1m.

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