There are 6 ways to get from Lombardy to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train, or car
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
1h 59mCHF 22–67Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano78.1 km
1h 16mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from duomo m1 m3 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Nm1
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2h 30mCHF 8–13Train via Milano Centrale
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
2h 1mCHF 6–9Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
2h 3mCHF 27–82Drive 78 km
- Drive from Milan to Luganocar 78 km
58 minCHF 13–19
Lombardy to Lugano by subway, foot, and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lombardy to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lombardy to Lugano is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombardy to Lugano. However, there are services departing from duomo m1 m3 and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Lombardy to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Duomo M3 and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Lombardy and Lugano is 75 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Lombardy to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 70.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Lombardy to Lugano, including transfers.
Lombardy to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, depart from duomo m1 m3 station.
Lombardy to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Lombardy to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Lombardy, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 21–65 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from duomo m1 m3 to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- 02.48.607.607
- Website
- atm.it
Bus from duomo m1 m3 to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–3
- Schedules at
- atm.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–11
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lombardy to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lombardy to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombardy to Lugano is 78 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Lombardy to Lugano.
There are 7270+ hotels available in Lugano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lombardy and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.