How to travel from Locarno to Milan

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Compare train and bus for Locarno to Milan

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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€9

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€11

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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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)
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Itabus2495
08:50PM1h40
Lugano, Via Ciani
10:30PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:40PM1h10
Lugano, Via Ciani
08:50PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$251One-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 25373 · Regionale TRENORD 2431
02:28PM2h07
Pino-Tronzano
04:35PMMilan Centrale
$161One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleS30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
04:28PM1h52
Pino-Tronzano
06:20PMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$161One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM1h30
Lugano, Via Ciani
10:45AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$161One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:35AM1h35
Lugano, Via Ciani
09:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:00PM2h05
Lugano, Via Ciani
03:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$161One-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
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 $8 (€6).

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

A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Locarno to Milan costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Locarno to Milan is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 52m.

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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
  • Trains mostly depart from Pino-Tronzano and arrive in Milan Porta Garibaldi.
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 Regionale, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Locarno to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Calanda Viaggi.
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.

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