How to travel from Milan to Locarno

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Travel Information from Milan to Locarno

distanceDistance52 miles (84 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$6 - $12
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeBus • $6 (€5) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesBlaBlaCar or Regionale

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

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Compare train and bus for Milan to Locarno

Train
Bus
Cheapest price 10 6Cheapest
Average price 10Cheapest 10
Average duration1h 50m1h 15m
Direct Options
First departure5:25 AM2:50 AM
Last departure6:40 PM10:10 PM
No. of daily departures1011
Companies
  • Regionale
  • BlaBlaCar
  • FlixBus
  • Infobus
  • Calanda Viaggi
  • Marino Autolinee

Travel options
from Milan to Locarno

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
08:30AM1h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:45AMLugano, Via Ciani
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
06:20AM1h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
08:00AMLugano, Via Ciani
$91One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
08:30AM1h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:45AMLugano, Via Ciani
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Regionale
07:25AM2h05
Milan Centrale
09:30AMPino-Tronzano
$111One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
01:25PM2h05
Milan Centrale
03:30PMPino-Tronzano
$111One-way
1 transfer
Regionale
03:25PM2h05
Milan Centrale
05:30PMPino-Tronzano
$111One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
08:30AM1h45
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:15AMLocarno
$131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
05:25PM1h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
07:05PMLugano, Via Ciani
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:40PM2h25
Milan
07:05PMLugano, Via Ciani
$101One-way
0 transfers

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Milan to Locarno

You can travel by travel from Milan to Locarno with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and SBB. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

SBB is the national railway company of Switzerland which operates trains from Milan to Locarno. It operates a wide range of trains, including InterCity, InterRegio, RegioExpress, Regio, S-Bahn, and InterCityExpress. InterCity trains are the fastest, with speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Regio trains are the slowest, with speeds of up to 120 km/h. SBB also offers a variety of ticket types, such as the Swiss Travel Pass, Half-Fare Card, and Super Saver tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for SBB are from Zurich to Geneva, Basel to Bern, and Geneva to Lausanne.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      FAQs: Travel from Milan to Locarno

      FAQs: Travel to Locarno 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 Milan to Locarno.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options between Milan and Locarno. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to go to Locarno from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

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

      Taking a bus costs $6 (€5) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $12 (€10).

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

      Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

      Taking a train requires on average 1 h 58 min of travel time.

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

      The average frequency per day from Milan to Locarno is:

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

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

          The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Locarno:

          • BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Infobus, Marino Autolinee or Calanda Viaggi can get you to Locarno by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Milan to Locarno for $6 (€5) on Omio.
          • Regionale can get you to Locarno by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Regionale from Milan to Locarno for $12 (€10) on Omio.

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

          • You can take a direct bus with FlixBus.
          • You can book a direct train with.

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

          Omio customers who travel from Milan to Locarno often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Lugano, Domodossola or Milano Centrale. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Locarno and these popular destinations at a great price.

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