How to travel from Locarno to Milan

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Travel Information between Locarno and Milan

Distance52 miles (84 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $11
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 5 min
Fastest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus or Regionale

Travel 52 miles (84 km) by train or bus between Locarno and Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Regionale among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Locarno to Milan.

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from Locarno to Milan

How to get from Locarno to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Locarno to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM1h15
Lugano, Via Ciani
11:35AMSesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM1h35
Lugano, Via Ciani
09:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM1h15
Lugano, Via Ciani
11:35AMSesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria)
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleS30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219
08:28AM1h52
Pino-Tronzano
10:20AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$161One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleS30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 2541
08:28AM4h03
Pino-Tronzano
12:31PMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$161One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleS30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10231
02:28PM1h52
Pino-Tronzano
04:20PMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM1h30
Lugano, Via Ciani
10:45AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$191One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM2h05
Lugano, Via Ciani
03:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM2h45
Lugano, Via Ciani
03:45PMAssago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2)
$171One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Locarno to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Locarno to Milan.

FAQs

You can get to Milan from Locarno 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to go to Milan from Locarno is by taking a bus, which costs on average $8 (€7).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Locarno to Milan:

Taking a bus costs $3 (€3) less than taking a train, which costs on average $11 (€10) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Milan from Locarno is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 5 min.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Getting to Milan by train takes 1 h 48 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 52 miles (84 km) between Locarno and Milan.

The average frequency per day from Locarno to Milan is:

  • 10 buses a day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Milan from Locarno as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Locarno to Milan:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Locarno to Milan:

    • You can take a bus from Locarno to Milan with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Locarno to Milan.
    • You can travel from Locarno to Milan by train with Regionale or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $11 (€10) with Regionale from Locarno to Milan.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Locarno to Milan with the following travel companies:

    • Direct bus available with FlixBus 9 direct buses per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Milan as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Locarno to Milan.

    Omio customers who travel from Locarno to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence or Como. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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