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How to get fromBirmingham to Locarnoby plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Birmingham to Locarno by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BHX - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 56m
    CHF 136–293

  2. Fly Birmingham Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane BHX - BGY
    2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    7h 51m
    CHF 54–188

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    12h 57m
    CHF 357–603

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus
    19h 1m
    CHF 138–285

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar car
    14h 1m
    CHF 351–455

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane MAN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 39m
    CHF 69–298

  7. Train to London City Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane LCY - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    8h 19m
    CHF 189–547

  8. Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane LCY - LIN
    3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    9h 1m
    CHF 124–473

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane STN - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 52m
    CHF 100–397

  10. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane LTN - MXP
    4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    8h 51m
    CHF 80–305

  11. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane MAN - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain train
    9h 33m
    CHF 73–236

  12. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Como to Bellinzonabus bus
    28h 27m
    CHF 192–297

  13. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar car
    15h 1m
    CHF 253–410

Birmingham to Locarno by train and foot

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 57mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 357Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,119.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Locarno via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Locarno, Debarcadero via London Victoria, London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como, Bellinzona, and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 28h 27m.

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