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There are 10 ways to get from Brussels to Locarno by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train Ec / ...
    9h 19m
    CHF 217–417

  2. Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BRU - LIN
    2. Take the train from Monza to Locarnotrain train
    6h 49m
    CHF 40–185

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Luganobus bus N7487
    13h 21m
    CHF 77–126

  4. Drive  787.7 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Locarnocar car 787.7 km
    8h 17m
    CHF 141–203

  5. Fly Brussels Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane BRU - MXP
    2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Mendrisiotrain train
    3. Take the train from Mendrisio to Locarnotrain train
    6h 15m
    CHF 70–251

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Strasbourgtrain train Trn
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Locarnotrain train
    10h 46m
    CHF 246–358

  7. Bus via Riazzino, Stazione

    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Luganobus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    13h 51m
    CHF 74–127

  8. Fly Brussels Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BRU - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bellinzonatrain train
    6h 18m
    CHF 135–299

  9. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CRL - 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
    8h 28m
    CHF 55–240

  10. Fly Brussels Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BRU - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Locarnotrain train
    9h 51m
    CHF 187–423

Brussels to Locarno by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration9h 19mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,095.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Locarno, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Locarno via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 9h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lugano 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 12h 5m.

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