There are 4 ways to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station 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
2h 1mCHF 8–12Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Lugano Station64.9 km
55 minDrive 64.9 km
- Drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Stationcar 64.9 km
55 minCHF 11–16
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station is to train which costs SFr 5 - SFr 7 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station is to drive which takes 55 min and costs SFr 10 - SFr 16.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station. However, there are services departing from Milan and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
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 Station is 77 km. The road distance is 64.9 km.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station 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 Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milan station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 station.
The best way to get from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 8 - SFr 12 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Italy and Lugano Station, 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.it
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- 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 Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milan Malpensa-MXP to Lugano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station is 65 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Lugano Station.
There are 7071+ hotels available in Lugano Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) and Lugano Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.