There are 5 ways to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano 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 Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
2h 3mCHF 6–9Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano78.1 km
1h 21mCHF 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 33mCHF 8–13Line 60 bus, train
- Take the bus from via larga to Milano, Stazione Centralebus 60 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
2h 21mCHF 23–67Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Milan Cathedral to Luganocar 79.2 km
1h 2mCHF 13–19
Milan Cathedral to Lugano by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Cathedral 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 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Milan Cathedral to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Duomo M3 and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Milan Cathedral and Lugano is 79 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano, including transfers.
Milan Cathedral to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, depart from duomo m1 m3 station.
Milan Cathedral to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan Cathedral to Lugano is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs SFr 6 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 14 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Milan Cathedral, Lombardy, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenord operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Milan Cathedral to Lugano via duomo m1 m3 and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 2h 33m.
- 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
- +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
- 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
Bus from via larga to Milano, Stazione Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 1–2
- 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
Milan Cathedral to Lugano bus services, operated by ATM, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan Cathedral to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Cathedral to Lugano is 79 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Milan Cathedral to Lugano.
There are 7206+ hotels available in Lugano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Cathedral and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.