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Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£9
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£9
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
1 h 52 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
1 h 58 m
Trains on 31 Aug
9
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Locarno to Milan will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Locarno to Milan you need to make at least one change.
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219
S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 2415
Autobus TRENORD 7381A · S30 TRENORD 25341 · Regionale 10239
Autobus TRENORD 8969A · Regionale TRENORD 25309
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235
Autobus TRENORD 7381A · S30 TRENORD 25341 · Regionale 10239
Autobus TRENORD 7373A · S30 TRENORD 25333 · Regionale 10231
Autobus TRENORD 7385A · S30 TRENORD 25345 · Regionale 10243Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Locarno to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 2h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £76.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£24 Average Price Cheapest | £76 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.
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Milan trains for tomorrow, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 2415 | 6:28 Pino-Tronzano | 2h07 | 8:35 Milan Centrale | 1 change | |
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 10219 | 8:28 Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 10:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 change | |
Autobus TRENORD 8969A · Regionale TRENORD 25309 | 12:48 Pino-Tronzano | 2h10 | 14:58 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 change | |
Autobus TRENORD 7373A · S30 TRENORD 25333 · Regionale 10231 | 14:18 Pino-Tronzano | 2h02 | 16:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 8973A · Regionale TRENORD 25335 · Regionale TRENORD 10233 | 14:48 Pino-Tronzano | 2h32 | 17:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 10235 | 16:28 Pino-Tronzano | 1h52 | 18:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1 change | |
Autobus TRENORD 7381A · S30 TRENORD 25341 · Regionale 10239 | 18:18 Pino-Tronzano | 2h02 | 20:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 8981A · Regionale TRENORD 25343 · Regionale TRENORD 10241 | 18:48 Pino-Tronzano | 2h32 | 21:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
Autobus TRENORD 7385A · S30 TRENORD 25345 · Regionale 10243 | 20:18 Pino-Tronzano | 2h02 | 22:20 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Locarno to Milan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
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 £9 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 5:13 |
Last train 20:28 |
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Best time to book 28 days |
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This redeveloped canal district is popular for waterside walks, old railings, independent shops and a lively Milan atmosphere.
A refined district of elegant streets, Liberty villas and designer shops, ideal for architecture lovers and quieter walks.
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Refined two-Michelin-star dining by Carlo Cracco in an elegant setting inside Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Known for modern Italian tasting menus.
Historic Milanese restaurant famed for ossobuco and Risotto alla Milanese. Formal, old-school atmosphere with strong ties to local culinary tradition.
Traditional trattoria celebrated for classic Milanese dishes including cotoletta and cassoeula. Warm, established venue with a loyal local following.
Moderate for Italy: hotels and dining run higher than many cities, but public transport is affordable and budget eats are easy to find.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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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.

Most Locarno to Milan trains use the Pino-Tronzano to Milano Porta Garibaldi station pair, with some services arriving at Milano Centrale. Use this guide to compare Locarno and Milan train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Locarno has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Sensi, Osteria Chiara
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Locarno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Locarno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Locarno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Locarno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Locarno: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Locarno, Hotel Belvedere Locarno, Hotel Garni Muralto.
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Accessible facilities such as ticket machines, toilets, and ramps and additional assistance as needed from 07:45 to 22:30.
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20. Information desks are located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
Luggage storage is 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.
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Centrale: Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Milano Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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