How to travel from Milan to Locarno

International travel from Milan, Italy to Locarno, Switzerland is: Fully open.

Can I enter Switzerland if coming from Italy?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Locarno if traveling from Milan?

Conditions of entry:

• No COVID-19 testing required
• No quarantine required

What measures do I need to follow in Locarno, Switzerland due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Switzerland must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/9/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip to Locarno from Milan.

The current restriction level for returning to Milan, Italy from Switzerland is: Partially open.

Am I allowed to reenter Milan, Italy from Locarno, Switzerland?

Reentering Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Milan from Locarno?

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 result is required for quarantine release
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)

Which rules do I need to follow in Milan, Italy regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Italy must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/16/22. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Milan from Locarno here.

You can go from Milan to Locarno by bus.

A bus is the fastest way to get to Locarno from Milan with an average travel time for this route around 1 h 20 min.

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

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

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 company for you:

• Travel with Flixbus to go to Locarno by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Flixbus Milan to Locarno tickets on Omio for $9 (€8).

Yes, there is a direct route available from Milan to Locarno:

• You'll find direct buses with BlaBlaCar.

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

When planning your trip from Milan to Locarno, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $9 (€8) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Milan to Locarno online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.