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

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Spain is to train and fly which costs €30 - €220 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Spain is to train and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €35 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Locarno and Spain?

No, there is no direct bus from Locarno to Spain. However, there are services departing from Locarno, Debarcadero and arriving at Barcelona via Bellinzona, Stazione, Bellinzona and Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Spain?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Spain. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Locarno to Spain?

The distance between Locarno and Spain is 847 km. The road distance is 965.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Locarno to Spain without a car is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs €170 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Locarno to Spain, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Spain bus from?

Locarno to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Spain train from?

Locarno to Spain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Locarno station.

Train or bus from Locarno to Spain?

The best way to get from Locarno to Spain is to train which takes 13h 31m and costs €170 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 20h 32m.

Where does the Locarno to Spain bus arrive?

Locarno to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Locarno to Spain train arrive?

Locarno to Spain train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Spain?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Spain is 965 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Locarno to Spain.

How do I get a bus ticket from Locarno to Spain?

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Locarno to Spain by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, Renfe, TGV), bus, car ferry, or car

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Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane MXP - BCN
6h 45m
€31–215
Train
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
13h 31m
€176–414
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain Re80
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 23m
€127–267
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova P.Za Principetrain Ic
3. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port de Barcelonacarferry
26h
€140–283
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
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 Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane MXP - PMI
6h 21m
€36–269
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Valencia Airport
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 Valencia Airport (VLC)plane MXP - VLC
6h 50m
€36–279
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane MXP - MAD
7h 6m
€35–288
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane BGY - PMI
7h 2m
€100–293
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Locarno to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BGY - BCN
7h 26m
€92–334
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bellinzona to Milanbus FlixBus 076
2. Take the bus from Milan to Barcelonabus FlixBus N1138
20h 32m
€108–166
Drive 965.5 km
1. Drive from Locarno to Barcelonacar 965.5 km
11h 24m
€170–245

Locarno to Spain by train

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Distance: 846.8 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Spain?

You can take a train from Locarno to Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona Sants in around 13h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Locarno, Debarcadero to Barcelona via Bellinzona, Stazione, Castione, Stazione, Bellinzona, and Milan in around 20h 32m.

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