How to travel from Locarno to Milan

There are 2 options to travel between Locarno and Milan including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Locarno to Milan is a bus with an average price of €10.

This is compared to other travel options from Locarno to Milan:

A bus is €3 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Milan costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Locarno to Milan is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Locarno to Milan is approximately 52 miles (84 km).

The average frequency per day from Locarno to Milan is:

• Around 12 buses per day.
• Around 7 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.

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

• Trains mostly depart from Pino-Tronzano and arrive in Milan Porta Garibaldi.
• Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Locarno to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi to go to Milan by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan by train.

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

• 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi.
• 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Milan to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Milan, you can visit the iconic Duomo di Milano for its stunning Gothic architecture and panoramic views, explore Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and stroll through the historic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with its luxury boutiques. Discover the grand Sforza Castle, which houses various museums and art collections, and relax in the serene Sempione Park near the city center.

To fully experience Milan's key attractions, including the Duomo, The Last Supper, and shopping in the fashion district, plan for around 3 to 4 days.