The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Milan
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Trains per day
7
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 €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
It's difficult to get from Locarno to Milan without transferring at least once.
S30 TRENORD 25369 · Regionale 10207
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
S30 TRENORD 25381 · Regionale 10239
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10201
S30 TRENORD 25365 · Regionale 10203
S30 TRENORD 25369 · Regionale 10207
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
S30 TRENORD 25381 · Regionale 10239
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10201
S30 TRENORD 25365 · Regionale 10203Travel 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
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Milan trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219 | 7:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 9:24 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25365 · Regionale 10203 | 9:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 11:24 AM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25369 · Regionale 10207 | 11:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 1:24 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25373 · Regionale 10201 | 1:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 3:24 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235 | 3:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 5:24 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25381 · Regionale 10239 | 5:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 7:24 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
S30 TRENORD 25385 · Regionale 10243 | 7:28 PM Pino-Tronzano | 1h56 | 9:24 PM Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 2415 | 5:28 AM Pino-Tronzano | 2h11 | 7:39 AM Milan Centrale | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Milan
Trains from Locarno to Milan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 52m.
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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FAQs: Trains from Locarno to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Locarno to Milan by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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
- 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
- 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
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