The average train between Milan Cathedral and Lugano takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Milan Cathedral to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Milan Cathedral and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Milan Cathedral is at 10:29 PM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Duomo M3 and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan Cathedral to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Milan Cathedral station and arriving at Lugano station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Milan Cathedral to Lugano train services, operated by ATM, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan Cathedral to Lugano train services, operated by ATM, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Milan Cathedral and Lugano is 63.3 km. The road distance is 79 km.
Trenord operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m.