The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Locarno
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 50 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milan to Locarno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan to Locarno will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
To travel from Milan to Locarno you need to make at least one change.
Regionale TRENORD 2514 · S30 TRENORD 25358
Regionale TRENORD 2530 · S30 TRENORD 25374
Regionale TRENORD 2534 · S30 TRENORD 25378
Regionale TRENORD 2526 · S30 TRENORD 25370
Regionale TRENORD 10220 · S30 TRENORD 25362
Regionale TRENORD 10220 · S30 TRENORD 25362
Regionale 10204 · S30 TRENORD 25366
Regionale 10232 · S30 TRENORD 25374
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 25382
Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 25370Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Milan to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milan to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 39m. 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 £9, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 84 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Locarno train times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Locarno trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale TRENORD 2514 · S30 TRENORD 25358 | 06:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 08:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale 10216 · S30 TRENORD 25358 | 06:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 08:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2518 · S30 TRENORD 25362 | 08:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 10:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 10220 · S30 TRENORD 25362 | 08:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 10:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2522 · S30 TRENORD 25366 | 10:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 12:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale 10204 · S30 TRENORD 25366 | 10:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 12:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2526 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | 12:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 14:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 25370 | 12:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 14:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2530 · S30 TRENORD 25374 | 14:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 16:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale 10232 · S30 TRENORD 25374 | 14:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 16:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale TRENORD 2534 · S30 TRENORD 25378 | 16:32 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h58 | 18:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
Regionale 10236 · S30 TRENORD 25378 | 16:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 18:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
S5 TRENORD 24560 · Regionale TRENORD 25340 · S30 TRENORD 25382 | 16:58 Milano Porta Venezia | 3h32 | 20:30 Pino-Tronzano | 2 changes | |
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 25382 | 18:40 Milan Porta Garibaldi | 1h50 | 20:30 Pino-Tronzano | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Locarno
Trains from Milan to Locarno run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:28, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 06:28 |
Last train 20:28 |
Train companies: Regionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Milan to Locarno trainsRegionale, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Milan and Locarno from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milan to Locarno train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan to Locarno 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 Locarno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Locarno
- 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, with access from Via Roberto Cozzi.
- Ristorante Greco
- Osteria della Stazione
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Hotel Greco
- Hotel Gala
- Novotel Milano Nord Ca Granda
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and suburban destinations
- Metro: Line M5
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 7
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