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Compare train and bus for Bellinzona to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Milan:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Milan costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 18m.
Tickets start at around $43 compared to roughly $82 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bellinzona to Milan
How to get from Bellinzona to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
39915:20 AM1h20Lugano, Via Ciani6:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 39915:20 AM1h20Lugano, Via Ciani6:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
474412:00 PM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani1:10 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 213:14 PM1h36Bellinzona station4:50 PMMilan Centrale$501One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 1235:14 PM1h36Bellinzona station6:50 PMMilan Centrale$501One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 1512:14 PM1h36Bellinzona station3:50 PMMilan Centrale$501One-way0 transfers
- 47408:20 AM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$121One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:05 PM1h45Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)8:50 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$481One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Milan:
A bus is $22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Milan costing on average $40.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Milan by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenord.
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