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Compare train and bus for Locarno to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. 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 train costs an average of €12, while a bus costs an average of €367.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €367 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m 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 Locarno to Milan
Compare the available ways to get from Locarno to Milan, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Milan:
A train is €355 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Locarno to Milan costing on average €367.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Tickets start at around €12 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €57. The journey takes 1h 48m versus 1h 45m 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 Locarno to Milan
How to get from Locarno to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Locarno to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47408:20 AM 1h10 Lugano, Via Ciani 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4740
8:20 AM 1h10 Lugano, Via Ciani 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 4740
8:20 AM 1h10 Lugano, Via Ciani 9:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €8 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale 10209
8:28 AM 1h55 Pino-Tronzano 10:23 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi €11 1 One-way 1 transfer - S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
4:28 PM 1h55 Pino-Tronzano 6:23 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi €11 1 One-way 1 transfer - Autobus TRENORD 7365A · S30 TRENORD 25325 · Regionale 10203
10:18 AM 2h05 Pino-Tronzano 12:23 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi €11 1 One-way 2 transfers
39915:20 AM 1h20 Lugano, Via Ciani 6:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €10 1 One-way 0 transfers- 4744
12:00 PM 1h10 Lugano, Via Ciani 1:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €14 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus7:05 PM 1h45 Arbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS) 8:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Milan:
A train is €355 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Locarno to Milan costing on average €367.
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Locarno and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Pino-Tronzano and arrive in Milan Porta Garibaldi.
- Buses mostly depart from Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) and arrive in Milano.
- Ferries mostly depart from Menaggio and arrive in Bellagio.
- Travel with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, DSB to go to Milan by train.
- 22 direct buses per day with GoOpti, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee.
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