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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 train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 16m. 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 £11, while a coach costs an average of £278.
Distance: 84 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £278 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Locarno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Locarno:
A train is £267 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Locarno costing on average £278.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 44m.
The journey is about 6m faster (1h 46m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly £58 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£11 vs £68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Locarno from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Milan to Locarno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Locarno are Lugano, Bellinzona, Brissago and Mendrisio. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Locarno on Omio.
Lugano is known for its lakeside setting and Swiss-Italian character, where palm-lined streets meet elegant piazzas. It combines a polished business centre with relaxed outdoor life, framed by Lake Lugano and the surrounding hills.
Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.
Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for wine, a compact historic centre and FoxTown. Its Italian-speaking character, old churches and setting near Monte Generoso give it a relaxed Lombard feel within Switzerland.
Travel to Locarno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Locarno.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Locarno:
A train is £267 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Locarno costing on average £278.
Other travel options to Locarno take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 44m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Locarno as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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