There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train S50
1h 35m€6–8Bus
- Take the bus from Lugano to Milanbus FlixBus N474
1h 40m€6–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lugano to Milan Malpensa-MXP63.5 km
58 minDrive 63.5 km
- Drive from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)car 63.5 km
58 min€12–17
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to train which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to drive which takes 58 min and costs €11 - €17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lugano and arriving at Milan. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lugano and arriving at Malpensa Aeroporto T1. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Lugano and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 77 km. The road distance is 63.5 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €6 - €8.
The train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1 takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs €6 - €8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €6 - €10 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy?
Trenord operates a train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1 hourly. Tickets cost €6–8 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Milan once daily. Tickets cost €6–10 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Lugano to Malpensa Aeroporto T1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lugano to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lugano to Milan Malpensa-MXP
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is 64 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Book your Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 1809+ hotels available in Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lugano and Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









