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 - €270 and takes 6h 47m.

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 47m and costs €35 - €270.

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 24h 4m and costs €230 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m 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 7m to drive from Locarno to Bilbao.

Where can I stay near Bilbao?

There are 1714+ 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 47m
€39–267
Train, bus
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
€231–582
Drive 1,284.6 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Bilbaocar 1,284.6 km
14h 7m
€225–325
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane ZRH - BIO
7h 38m
€113–329
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane BSL - BIO
8h 29m
€88–498
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lugano to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Bilbaobus FlixBus N1155
25h 45m
€103–209

Locarno to Bilbao by train and bus

1Weekly Services

24h 4mAverage Duration

€231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,081.4 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Bilbao via Lugano, Lugano, Stazione, Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo, Lugano, and Nice Airport in around 25h 45m.

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