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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 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Milan to Locarno by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Locarno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 25370
Regionale 10216 · S30 TRENORD 25358
Regionale TRENORD 2414 · S30 TRENORD 25358
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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.

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).
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 50m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 0 direct trains per day with Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
- 12 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Infobus, Calanda Viaggi, Marino Autolinee.
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