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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €30 - €230 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Barcelona is to train and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs €30 - €230.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Locarno to Barcelona?

The distance between Locarno and Barcelona is 848 km. The road distance is 965.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Barcelona without a car is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs €160 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Locarno to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Barcelona train from?

Locarno to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Barcelona?

The best way to get from Locarno to Barcelona is to train which takes 13h 30m and costs €160 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 20h 13m.

Where does the Locarno to Barcelona train arrive?

Locarno to Barcelona train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Barcelona?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Barcelona is 966 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Locarno to Barcelona.

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 4753+ hotels available in Barcelona.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Locarno to Barcelona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe), 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.

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Locarno to Mendrisiotrain
2. Take the train from Mendrisio to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
6h 35m
€32–230
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
13h 30m
€165–329
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 8m
€102–238
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
26h 3m
€133–274
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
7h 26m
€77–285
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Seregnotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane LIN - BCN
7h 8m
€41–264
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
7h 41m
€89–292
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Torino Porta di Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane TRN - BCN
8h 14m
€97–319
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milan to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1138
20h 13m
€89–155
Drive 965.5 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Barcelonacar 965.5 km
11h 24m
€170–245

Locarno to Barcelona by train

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13h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 847.9 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Barcelona-Sants via Milano Centrale and Lyon Part Dieu in around 13h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Barcelona via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Milan in around 20h 13m.

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