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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 160 and takes 6h 47m.

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 47m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160.

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 Gare de Lyon, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Locarno?

The distance between Bordeaux and Locarno is 1313 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 via Paris which takes 10h 30m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 500.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m 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 via Paris which takes 10h 30m and costs SFr 260 - SFr 500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 57m.

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 2690+ 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 via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
10h 30m
CHF 260–502
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 47m
CHF 36–154
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bellinzonabus FlixBus 076
17h 57m
CHF 68–97
Drive 942.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Locarnocar 942.7 km
11h 18m
CHF 149–214
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
12h 53m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 1922
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re 80
23h 42m
CHF 81–134
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 57m
CHF 138–315
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 33m
CHF 85–234
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 64–253
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 18m
CHF 152–352

Bordeaux to Locarno by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

CHF 260Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bordeaux to Locarno.

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Distance: 1,312.7 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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, Bercy, Paris Gare de Lyon, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milan, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 17h 57m.

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