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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Locarno is to fly and bus and train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 190 and takes 7h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Locarno is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Locarno?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Birmingham - Jennens Road and arriving at Locarno, Debarcadero via London Victoria Green Line Station, Luxembourg Park&Drive, Como and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Locarno?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Locarno. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Locarno via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Colmar, Basel SBB and Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Locarno?

The distance between Birmingham and Locarno is 1247 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Locarno without a car is to train via Colmar which takes 12h 59m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 750.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Birmingham to Locarno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Locarno bus from?

Birmingham to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Locarno train from?

Birmingham to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Locarno?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Locarno is to train via Colmar which takes 12h 59m and costs SFr 280 - SFr 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 200 - SFr 300 and takes 28h 27m.

Where does the Birmingham to Locarno bus arrive?

Birmingham to Locarno bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Locarno?

Locarno is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 6:22 PM in Birmingham and 7:22 PM in Locarno.

Where does the Birmingham to Locarno train arrive?

Birmingham to Locarno train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Locarno?

Book your Birmingham to Locarno train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Locarno?

There are 3018+ hotels available in Locarno.

Birmingham to Locarno - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 14 ways to get from Birmingham to Locarno by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane BHX - LIN
2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
7h 22m
CHF 61–209
Fly Birmingham Airport to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane BHX - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
7h 58m
CHF 49–190
Train via Colmar
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Colmartrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Colmar to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ec
12h 59m
CHF 289–713
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus
18h 13m
CHF 147–349
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Birmingham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Locarnocar
14h 1m
CHF 320–423
Fly Birmingham Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BHX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain
6h 56m
CHF 131–285
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MAN - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
4. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 45m
CHF 77–309
Train to London City Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LCY - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
8h 55m
CHF 123–496
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LTN - MXP
4. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain
5. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain
8h 46m
CHF 86–407
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane LHR - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain
9h 23m
CHF 138–414
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MAN - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
9h 45m
CHF 79–227
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mulhouse Villetrain
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain
16h 5m
CHF 311–616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Comobus
4. Take the bus from Como to Bellinzonabus
28h 27m
CHF 205–296
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Locarnocar
15h 1m
CHF 225–358

Birmingham to Locarno by train and foot

43Weekly Services

12h 59mAverage Duration

CHF 289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,247.1 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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, Colmar, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Bellinzona in around 12h 59m. 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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