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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Locarno is to fly and train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 130 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya and arriving at Locarno via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Spain to Locarno?

The distance between Spain and Locarno is 848 km. The road distance is 964.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Spain to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Locarno train from?

Spain to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train or bus from Spain to Locarno?

The best way to get from Spain to Locarno is to train which takes 14h 29m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 150 and takes 18h 56m.

Where does the Spain to Locarno train arrive?

Spain to Locarno train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Spain to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Locarno is 964 km. It takes approximately 11h 18m to drive from Spain to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2501+ hotels available in Locarno.

Spain to Locarno - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Spain to Locarno by plane, train, train (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.

Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BCN - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 37m
CHF 32–129
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
14h 29m
CHF 114–212
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Barcelona to Milanbus FlixBus N1138 / ...
2. Take the train from Seregno to Locarnotrain Re80
18h 28m
CHF 51–125
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
25h 43m
CHF 78–164
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane PMI - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 36m
CHF 36–154
Fly Valencia Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane VLC - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
6h 54m
CHF 41–174
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAD - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
7h 18m
CHF 38–164
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BCN - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 31m
CHF 46–190
Fly Valencia Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane VLC - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 43m
CHF 50–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bellinzonabus 076
18h 56m
CHF 37–146
Drive 964.4 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Locarnocar 964.4 km
11h 18m
CHF 156–225

Spain to Locarno by train

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14h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 847.9 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Spain and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Locarno via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Locarno, Debarcadero via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Bellinzona, Castione-Arbedo, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Stazione in around 18h 56m.

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