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Bilbao to Locarno

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13 h 25 min
1385 km.
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Ten ways to Travel from Bilbao to Locarno

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Cheapest
By car (1 385 km)
13 h 25 min
1385 km.
from $76
Fastest
Plane from Bilbao (Santander Airport) to Locarno (Orio al Serio International Airport)
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Rideshare
13 h 25 min
1385 km.
from $18.07
Bus, Plane (Fly to Malpensa International Airport)
6 h 40 min
980 km.
from $89.13
Train
21 h 26 min
980 km.
from $553.48
Bus, Train
22 h 27 min
980 km.
from $178.83
Bus, Plane (Fly to Zurich Airport)
6 h 39 min
980 km.
from $211.09
Bus, Plane (Fly to Linate Airport)
9 h 53 min
980 km.
from $132.93
Train, Bus
24 h 24 min
978 km.
from $109.60
Bus
26 h 45 min
980 km.
from $231.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$607.57
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
6h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$822.76

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$215.18
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Thursday
Estimated price:
$51.90–$240.50

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$569.60

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$227.84

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Bilbao Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$278.47–$531.63

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Martigny
Ave. Duration:
18h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
21h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$126.58–$189.87
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.25–$29.11

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Milan
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.63–$82.28

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 32m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Hendaye to Bordeaux
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$101.26
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Chambery
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.78–$82.28

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.08–$8.23
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.70–$7.59
Train from Monza to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Train from Seregno to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$10.76

Südostbahn

Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
Website:
sob.ch/
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisio
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$55.69
Train from Mendrisio to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$51.90
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.63–$88.60
Train from Martigny to Brig
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$69.62
Train from Zürich HB to Bellinzona
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$120.25
Train from Seregno to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$75.95

Euskotren

Phone:
+34 944 333 333
Website:
euskotren.eus/eu
Train from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao to Amara-Donostia
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.33–$8.86

RegionalAlps

Phone:
+41 27 720 47 47
Email:
Website:
regionalps.ch/
Train from Martigny to Brig
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$31.64–$65.82

FART

Phone:
+41 (0)91 756 04 00
Email:
Website:
centovalli.ch/en/
Train from Domodossola to Locarno
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bilbao to Locarno is to train and bus which costs $59.78 - $97.83 and takes 24h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bilbao to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 39m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Bilbao and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Bilbao to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao and arriving at Locarno via Amara-Donostia, Hendaye, Bordeaux St Jean, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.

How far is it from Bilbao to Locarno?

The distance between Bilbao and Locarno is 1080 km. The road distance is 1386.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bilbao to Locarno without a car is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $282.61 - $532.61 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Bilbao to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bilbao to Locarno train from?

Bilbao to Locarno train services, operated by Euskotren, depart from Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.

Train or bus from Bilbao to Locarno?

The best way to get from Bilbao to Locarno is to train which takes 21h 26m and costs $282.61 - $532.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130.43 - $195.65 and takes 26h 45m.

Where does the Bilbao to Locarno train arrive?

Bilbao to Locarno train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Amara-Donostia station.

Can I drive from Bilbao to Locarno?

Yes, the driving distance between Bilbao to Locarno is 1386 km. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Bilbao to Locarno.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Locarno. Prices start at $60.67 per night.
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