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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Bilbao is to train and fly which costs €35 - €290 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Bilbao is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €35 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Bilbao Intermodal via Como, Milan and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 58m.

How far is it from Locarno to Bilbao?

The distance between Locarno and Bilbao is 1081 km. The road distance is 1284.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Bilbao without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 54m and costs €140 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Locarno to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Bilbao bus from?

Locarno to Bilbao bus services, operated by Trenord, depart from Locarno station.

Where does the Locarno to Bilbao bus arrive?

Locarno to Bilbao bus services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Como S.Giovanni station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Bilbao is 1285 km. It takes approximately 14h 6m to drive from Locarno to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Locarno to Bilbao - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Locarno to Bilbao by train, plane, 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.

Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
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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 Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MXP - BIO
6h 58m
€40–283
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Genèvetrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Bilbao Intermodalbus
21h 54m
€140–424
Drive 1,284.8 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Bilbaocar 1,284.8 km
14h 6m
€223–321
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
7h 45m
€127–361
Train to Basel, fly to Bilbao Airport
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
8h 37m
€105–540
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Bilbao Airport
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 Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane TRN - BIO
8h 32m
€127–393
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Vitoria-Gasteiz Airport (VIT)plane BGY - VIT
4. Take the bus from Aireportua/Aeropuerto Vitoria-Gasteiz to Bilbao Boluetabus
8h 35m
€111–576
Train, bus via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
3. Take the bus from Annemasse to Bilbaobus
24h 4m
€242–600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Locarno to Como S.Giovannibus Bus
2. Take the bus from Como to Milanbus
3. Take the bus from Milan to Chamonixbus
4. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Bilbao Intermodalbus
25h 58m

Locarno to Bilbao by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

21h 54mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.7 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Locarno to Bilbao Intermodal via Como, Milan, and Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) in around 25h 58m.

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