How to travel from Milan to Locarno

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Compare bus and train for Milan to Locarno

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 train costs an average of €10, and a bus costs an average of €7.

Distance: 52 miles (84 km)

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€11

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2h 9m

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1h 39m

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2h 15m

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1h 45m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM1h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:00AMLugano, Via Ciani
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM2h10
Sesto San Giovanni, Piazza Primo Maggio (Stazione ferroviaria)
06:00PMLugano, Via Ciani
$111One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM1h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:00AMLugano, Via Ciani
$151One-way
0 transfers

Other options

RegionaleRegionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 25370
01:40PM1h50
Milan Porta Garibaldi
03:30PMPino-Tronzano
$141One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 10216 · S30 TRENORD 25358
07:40AM1h50
Milan Porta Garibaldi
09:30AMPino-Tronzano
$141One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 2414 · S30 TRENORD 25358
07:25AM2h05
Milan Centrale
09:30AMPino-Tronzano
$141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:45AM1h45
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
10:30AMArbedo-Castione, Via Stazione (FS)
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:10PM1h35
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
03:45PMLugano, Via Ciani
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40AM1h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:20AMLugano, Via Ciani
$151One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Locarno

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 options to travel between Milan and Locarno including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Locarno is a bus with an average price of $9 (€7).

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

A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Locarno costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Locarno is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Locarno take longer:

Train takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Milan to Locarno is approximately 52 miles (84 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Locarno is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Locarno:
  • Trains mostly depart from Milan Porta Garibaldi and arrive in Pino-Tronzano.
  • Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Milan to Locarno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Locarno by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee to go to Locarno by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Locarno with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
  • 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Locarno often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Lugano, Domodossola, Mendrisio, Como. 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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