There are 4 ways to get from Lugano to Outlet by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Serravalle Scriviabus 500 / ...
3h 25m€13–20Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arquata Scriviatrain 3045 / ...
4h 10m€37–54Drive 166 km
- Drive from Lugano to Outletcar 166 km
1h 46m€30–44Train via Lugano
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arquata Scriviatrain 3045 / ...
4h 13m€20–27
Lugano to Outlet by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Outlet is to bus which costs €13 - €20 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Outlet is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Outlet. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Serravalle Scrivia via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Outlet. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Arquata Scrivia via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
The distance between Lugano and Outlet is 170 km. The road distance is 166 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Outlet without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €13 - €20.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Lugano to Outlet, including transfers.
Lugano to Outlet bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Outlet train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Outlet is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Outlet, Italy?
You can take a bus from Lugano to Serravalle Scrivia via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lugano to Serravalle Scrivia - Outlet via Milano Centrale, Arquata Scrivia, and Arquata Scrivia - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 4h 10m.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lugano to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Outlet bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Lugano to Outlet train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Outlet is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Lugano to Outlet.
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