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 50 - SFr 100 and takes 17h 57m.

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 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 180.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m 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 28m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - 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 2695+ 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 28m
CHF 215–503
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 45m
CHF 40–171
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
17h 57m
CHF 52–99
Drive 942.7 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Locarnocar 942.7 km
11h 18m
CHF 147–212
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 55m
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 41m
CHF 62–106
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 55m
CHF 114–266
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 31m
CHF 80–224
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 17m
CHF 65–298
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 82–262

Bordeaux to Locarno by train, subway, and foot

1Weekly Services

10h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 215Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,312.7 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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 28m. 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 17h 57m.

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