There are 4 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
1h 35mCHF 5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Milan to Luganobus FlixBus N474
1h 40mCHF 5–9Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Lugano65.6 km
57 minDrive 65.6 km
- Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Luganocar 65.6 km
57 minCHF 11–16
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano is to drive which takes 57 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milan and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 and arriving at Lugano. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Lugano is 77 km. The road distance is 65.6 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 7.
The train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 9 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
Trenord operates a train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 5–7 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milan to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano is 66 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano.
Book your Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.