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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Bilbao is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 24h 50m.

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 53m and costs €35 - €200.

How far is it from Locarno to Bilbao?

The distance between Locarno and Bilbao is 1081 km. The road distance is 1284.6 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 22h 24m and costs €110 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Locarno to Bilbao, including transfers.

Can I drive from Locarno to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Bilbao is 1285 km. It takes approximately 14h 8m to drive from Locarno to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Bilbao.

Locarno to Bilbao - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 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
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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 53m
€40–194
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno FART to Domodossolatrain 72 / ...
2. Take the train from Brig to Martignytrain Ir / ...
3. Take the bus from Martigny to Bilbaobus
22h 24m
€118–239
Drive 1,284.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Bilbaocar 1,284.6 km
14h 8m
€224–323
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Locarno to Monzatrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane LIN - BIO
9h 36m
€75–226
Train, bus via Bayonne
1. Take the train from Locarno to Lausannetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Bayonne - Quai de Lesseps Bus Stopbus
3. Take the bus from Bayonne to Bilbao Intermodalbus
23h 48m
€116–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus 076
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to San Sebastian Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodalbus
24h 50m
€71–130

Locarno to Bilbao by train and bus

6Weekly Services

22h 24mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,080.9 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Bilbao Intermodal via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, San Sebastian Central Bus Station, and San Sebastián / Donostia in around 24h 50m.

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