There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.
Milan to Lugano by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lugano. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Milan and Lugano is 75 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9.
The bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 60 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 5–9 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–40 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 22–29
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lugano is 78 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Milan to Lugano.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.