There are 5 ways to get from Linate to Lugano by bus, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)
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Line 95 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from rogoredo m3 to famagosta m2bus 95
- Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
2h 30mCHF 43–64Train via Monza
cheapest- Take the train from Milano Forlanini to Monzatrain S9 / ...
- Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain Re80 / ...
2h 33mCHF 6–10Line 91 bus, train
- Take the bus from v.le molise to stazione centrale via tonalebus 91
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
2h 33mCHF 29–49Drive 85.6 km
- Drive from Linate to Luganocar 85.6 km
1h 7mCHF 15–21Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Luganotrain Ec
2h 52mCHF 25–67
Linate to Lugano by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Linate to Lugano is to train via Monza which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Linate to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.
No, there is no direct bus from Linate to Lugano. However, there are services departing from linate and arriving at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via rogoredo m3 and Milano - Famagosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Linate to Lugano. However, there are services departing from v.le ungheria via mecenate and arriving at Lugano via Milano Forlanini and Monza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Linate and Lugano is 88 km. The road distance is 85.6 km.
The best way to get from Linate to Lugano without a car is to line 95 bus and bus which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Linate to Lugano, including transfers.
Linate to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, depart from rogoredo m3 station.
Linate to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Milano Forlanini station.
The best way to get from Linate to Lugano is to line 95 bus and bus which takes 2h 30m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can train via Monza, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 10 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Linate, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a bus from linate to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo via rogoredo m3, famagosta m2, and Milano - Famagosta in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from v.le ungheria via mecenate to Lugano via stazione forlanini m4, Milano Forlanini, and Monza in around 2h 33m.
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Forlanini to Monza
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–3
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–5
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 23–35
- Phone
- 02.48.607.607
- Website
- ATM
Bus from rogoredo m3 to famagosta m2
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- Schedules at
- ATM
Bus from v.le molise to stazione centrale via tonale
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- Schedules at
- ATM
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Milano - Famagosta to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–60
- Website
- Onebus
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Booking & Getting There
Linate to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, arrive at famagosta m2 station.
Linate to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Monza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Linate to Lugano is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Linate to Lugano.
There are 6604+ hotels available in Lugano.