The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Bellinzona
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€38
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Bellinzona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Bellinzona will cost around €38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 2 trains that leave Milan for Bellinzona on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 82 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Milan to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €33.
Distance: 82 km
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€40 Average price | €13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 7m Average total duration 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m 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
Milan to Bellinzona train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Bellinzona 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EuroCity 10 | 6:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 7:46 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 12 | 7:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 8:46 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 14 | 8:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 9:46 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 178 | 9:10 AM Milan Centrale | 2h06 | 11:16 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 150 | 10:10 AM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 11:46 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 11:05 AM Milano Lambrate | 1h41 | 12:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 16 | 12:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 1:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 20 | 2:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 3:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 22 | 3:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 4:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 24 | 4:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 5:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 306 | 5:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 6:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 126 | 6:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 7:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 28 | 7:10 PM Milan Centrale | 1h36 | 8:46 PM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Bellinzona
Trains from Milan to Bellinzona run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €33 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 1h 36m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 21:14 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Milan to Bellinzona trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Milan and Bellinzona from €7. 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 Milan to Bellinzona
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Milan, you have various train station options to start your route from including Milan Centrale, Milan Porta Garibaldi and Milan Rogoredo. When arriving in Bellinzona, you can end your trip in train stations like Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Piazzale Stazione and Bellinzona, Viale Franscini.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Milan Centrale, which is located around 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bellinzona, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Milan to Bellinzona
- 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 with access from Via Rombon.
- Ristorante Pizzeria Il Girasole
- Osteria Lambrate
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- MEININGER Milano Lambrate
- Hotel Gamma
- Hotel Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-7 for trains to various destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- 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 - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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