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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 $17 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bellinzona to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Bellinzona to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Milan:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Milan costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
Tickets start at around $41 compared to roughly $80 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40. The journey takes 1h 40m 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.
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h45 Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) 8:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
7:05 PM 1h45 Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) 8:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- EuroCity 31
10:14 AM 1h36 Bellinzona station 11:50 AM Milan Centrale $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 151
2:14 PM 1h39 Bellinzona station 3:53 PM Milan Centrale $49 1 One-way 0 transfers - EuroCity 23
5:14 PM 1h39 Bellinzona station 6:53 PM Milan Centrale $49 1 One-way 0 transfers - EuroCity 29
9:14 PM 1h39 Bellinzona station 10:53 PM Milan Centrale $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bellinzona to Milan:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bellinzona to Milan costing on average $41.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 10m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Ferries mostly depart from Menaggio and arrive in Bellagio.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee.
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