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Compare train and bus for Milan to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 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 $12, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 50 miles (82 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$44 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bellinzona:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bellinzona costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $94 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 1h 37m versus 1h 29m 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 Milan to Bellinzona
How to get from Milan to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Milan to Bellinzona is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47397:55 PM1h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:05 PMLugano, Via Ciani$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 47397:55 PM1h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:05 PMLugano, Via Ciani$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 47397:55 PM1h10Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano9:05 PMLugano, Via Ciani$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 267:10 PM1h36Milan Centrale8:46 PMBellinzona station$511One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 245:10 PM1h36Milan Centrale6:46 PMBellinzona station$511One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 224:10 PM1h36Milan Centrale5:46 PMBellinzona station$511One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 AM1h45Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano10:30 AMArbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Bellinzona:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Bellinzona costing on average $44 (€36).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 7m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Bellinzona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi to go to Bellinzona by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Trenord to go to Bellinzona by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi.
- 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity.
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