The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Milan
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€12
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Locarno to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Milan will cost around €12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
It's difficult to get from Locarno to Milan without transferring at least once.
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 2541
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10231
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
S30 TRENORD 25385 · Regionale 10243
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10231
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
S30 TRENORD 25385 · Regionale 10243
S30 TRENORD 25381 · Regionale 10239Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Locarno to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Milan 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 40m. 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 €8.
Distance: 84 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€10 Average price Cheapest | €12 Average price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Locarno to Milan train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 2525 | 5:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 2h00 | 7:28 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 2415 | 5:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 2h07 | 7:35 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 2541 | 7:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 4h03 | 11:31 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219 | 7:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 9:20 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10231 | 1:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 3:20 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235 | 3:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 5:20 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25381 · Regionale 10239 | 5:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 7:20 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25385 · Regionale 10243 | 7:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 9:20 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Milan
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:28 |
Train companies: Regionale, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Locarno to Milan trainsRegionale, SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Locarno and Milan from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Locarno to Milan
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Caffeteria Panni Caldi
- Princi
- Burgez
- Bricco Café
- U! Come tu mi vuoi
- Autogrill
- Culto
- Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
- Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova
- AC Hotel by Marriott Milano
- Tocq Hotel
- Metro lines: M2, M5
- Bus lines: 43, 56, 70, 94
- Train lines: R21, R31, S1, S11, S2, S5, S7, S8
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, accessible from Viale Certosa.
- Burger King
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Certosa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Raffaello
- Hotel Mirage
- Klima Hotel Milano Fiere
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 14
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Trattoria Casa Fontana
- Osteria del Treno
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Valganna
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Lines 82, 92
- Tram: Line 2
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- Free
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Hotel Gala
- Free
- The station is part of the Milan Passante railway, serving as its north-western gate.
- Metro: Line M5
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with various options for short and long-term stays.
- Ristorante Controvento
- Osteria delle Corti
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Mozart
- Enterprise Hotel
- Hotel Nasco
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access for suburban and regional trains
- Metro: Line M5
- Tram: Line 1, Line 10
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- Hotel MM Dateo
- Hotel Dateo Milano
- Free
- The station is underground with two main platforms for the Milan Passante railway.
- Metro: Line S1, Line S2
- Bus: Several lines available
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