There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Locarno District (Region) by train, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Train
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain Re80
1h 55mCHF 30–45Drive 109.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Milan to Locarno District (Region)car 109.6 km
1h 28mCHF 19–27Bus, line 311 bus
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzonabus
- Take the bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazionebus 311
2h 12mCHF 51–70Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
- Take the train from Lugano to Locarnotrain Re80
2h 4mCHF 25–74
Milan to Locarno District (Region) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Locarno District (Region) is to drive which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Locarno District (Region) is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Locarno District (Region). However, there are services departing from Milano - Famagosta and arriving at Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Bellinzona, Piazza Orico. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Locarno. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Milan and Locarno District (Region) is 111 km. The road distance is 109.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Locarno District (Region) without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.
The train from Milano Centrale to Locarno takes 1h 55m including transfers and departs hourly.
Milan to Locarno District (Region) bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Milano - Famagosta station.
Milan to Locarno District (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Locarno District (Region) is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 311 bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 70 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Locarno District (Region), Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Locarno hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–45 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milano - Famagosta to Locarno, Piazza Stazione via Bellinzona and Bellinzona, Piazza Orico in around 2h 12m.
Train from Milano Centrale to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 9–14
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Lugano to Locarno
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Bellinzona
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–65
- Website
- Onebus
- Phone
- +41 (0)91 756 04 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- FART
Bus from Bellinzona, Piazza Orico to Locarno, Piazza Stazione
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Schedules at
- FART
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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Locarno District (Region) bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Bellinzona station.
Milan to Locarno District (Region) train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Locarno District (Region) is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Milan to Locarno District (Region).
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