There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Canton Ticino by train (Trenitalia), 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 Ec
1h 18mCHF 5–65Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 21mCHF 9–14Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano78.1 km
1h 16mCHF 5Drive 78 km
- Drive from Milan to Luganocar 78 km
58 minCHF 13–19
Milan to Canton Ticino by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Canton Ticino is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Canton Ticino is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano, Campus Universitario via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Milan and Canton Ticino is 72 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Canton Ticino without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 65.
The train from Milan Centrale to Lugano takes 1h 18m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Milan to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Canton Ticino is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 9 - SFr 14 and takes 1h 21m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Canton Ticino, Switzerland?
Trenitalia EuroCity operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 22–65 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Trenord also services this route hourly. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 6–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–65
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 22–29
- 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
- +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 to Canton Ticino bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Canton Ticino is 78 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Milan to Canton Ticino.
Book your Milan to Canton Ticino train tickets online with Omio.
There are 7273+ hotels available in Canton Ticino.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Canton Ticino. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.