The cheapest and fastest trains from Locarno to Milan
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
1 h 52 m
Average duration
1 h 58 m
Trains per day
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 102198:281h52Pino-Tronzano10:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way1 change
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 1023516:281h52Pino-Tronzano18:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way1 change
S30 TRENORD 25357 · Regionale TRENORD 24156:282h07Pino-Tronzano8:35Milan Centrale£91One-way1 change
Autobus TRENORD 8969A · Regionale TRENORD 2530912:482h10Pino-Tronzano14:58Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way1 change
Autobus TRENORD 7385A · S30 TRENORD 25345 · Regionale 1024320:182h02Pino-Tronzano22:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way2 changes
S30 TRENORD 25361 · Regionale TRENORD 102198:281h52Pino-Tronzano10:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way1 change
S30 TRENORD 25377 · Regionale 1023516:281h52Pino-Tronzano18:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way1 change
Autobus TRENORD 7385A · S30 TRENORD 25345 · Regionale 1024320:182h02Pino-Tronzano22:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way2 changes
Autobus TRENORD 7381A · S30 TRENORD 25341 · Regionale 1023918:182h02Pino-Tronzano20:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way2 changes
Autobus TRENORD 7373A · S30 TRENORD 25333 · Regionale 1023114:182h02Pino-Tronzano16:20Milan Porta Garibaldi£91One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Locarno to Milan
Omio 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 coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a coach 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 coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 84 km
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Live departures
Locarno to Milan train times
The table below shows live departures for Locarno to Milan trains for today, Thursday 16 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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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 | |
| Friday 17 July | |||||
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 | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Locarno to Milan
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 £7 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 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Regionale, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Locarno to Milan trainsRegionale, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Locarno and Milan 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: Locarno to Milan train
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
Important Stations and Airports in Locarno and Milan
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.
Which Locarno station do trains to Milan leave from?
Getting to Locarno from Locarno city centre
Locarno 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 and drink
Food options include: Ristorante Sensi, Osteria Chiara
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Locarno. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Locarno. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Locarno: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Locarno: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Locarno: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Ibis Locarno, Hotel Belvedere Locarno, Hotel Garni Muralto.
Which Milan station do trains from Locarno arrive at?
Getting to Milano Porta Garibaldi from Milan city centre
Milano Porta Garibaldi is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Porta Garibaldi train station facilities and services
Milano Porta Garibaldi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffeteria Panni Caldi, Princi, Burgez, Bricco Café, U! Come tu mi vuoi, Autogrill, Culto
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the main hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Porta Garibaldi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel NH Milano Palazzo Moscova, AC Hotel by Marriott Milano, Tocq Hotel.
Getting to Milano Centrale from Milan city centre
Milano Centrale is 2 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Centrale train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Venchi, Panzera Coffee, Burger King, Bar Motta, Caffè Napoli, VyTA Boulangerie, Spontini, Starbucks, Dispensa Emilia, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
Tickets and information
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 and lost property
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.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Glam Hotel Milano, NYX MIlan, iQ Hotel Milano.
Getting to Milano Bovisa Politecnico from Milan city centre
Milano Bovisa Politecnico is 4 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano Bovisa Politecnico train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Trattoria Casa Fontana, Osteria del Treno
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano Bovisa Politecnico: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sunflower, Hotel Valganna, Hotel Ares Milano.
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