There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Lugano District 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 10mCHF 5–9Train
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
1h 15mCHF 5–65Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano78.1 km
1h 16mCHF 5Drive 79.2 km
- Drive from Milan to Lugano Districtcar 79.2 km
58 minCHF 14–19
Milan to Lugano District by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano District is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano District is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 13 - SFr 19.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano. Services depart four 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 District is 75 km. The road distance is 79.2 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano District 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 four times a day.
Milan to Lugano District bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Lugano District train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano District is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 65 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lugano District, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano 4 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 25–40 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 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–65
- 2nd Class
- CHF 22–30
- 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
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 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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Booking & Getting There
Milan to Lugano District bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Lugano District train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lugano District is 79 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Milan to Lugano District.
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There are 6667+ hotels available in Lugano District.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lugano District. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.