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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milan to Locarno
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 50 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
7
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.
To travel from Milan to Locarno you need to make at least one change.
Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 2538219:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi21:30Pino-Tronzano£91One-way1 change- Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 2537013:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi15:30Pino-Tronzano£91One-way1 change
- Regionale 10232 · S30 TRENORD 2537415:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi17:30Pino-Tronzano£101One-way1 change
- Regionale 10236 · S30 TRENORD 2537817:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi19:30Pino-Tronzano£101One-way1 change
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258129:101h58Milan Centrale11:08Locarno station£461One-way1 change
- Regionale 10232 · S30 TRENORD 2537415:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi17:30Pino-Tronzano£101One-way1 change
- Regionale 10240 · S30 TRENORD 2538219:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi21:30Pino-Tronzano£91One-way1 change
- Regionale 10228 · S30 TRENORD 2537013:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi15:30Pino-Tronzano£91One-way1 change
- Regionale 10236 · S30 TRENORD 2537817:401h50Milan Porta Garibaldi19:30Pino-Tronzano£101One-way1 change
- 14+258129:101h58Milan Centrale11:08Locarno station£461One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milan to Locarno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Locarno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. 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 £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 84 km
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£10 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m 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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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, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12+25810 | 8:10 Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 10:08 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| 14+25812 | 9:10 Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 11:08 Locarno station | 1 change | |
| 150+25816 | 11:10 Milan Centrale | 1h58 | 13:08 Locarno station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milan to Locarno
Italy
Switzerland
Trains from Milan to Locarno run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 20:28. The fastest train covers the 84 km distance in 1h 50m.
Distance 84 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 1h 50m |
First train 5:55 |
Last train 20:28 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 70 days |
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
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- 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
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several parking lots in the vicinity.
- Trattoria Casa Fontana
- Osteria del Treno
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Sunflower
- Hotel Valganna
- Hotel Ares Milano
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Metro: Line M3
- Bus: Lines 82, 92
- Tram: Line 2
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