There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Lugano Station 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 Re80
1h 15mCHF 5–65Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 31mCHF 8–11Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano78.1 km
1h 23mCHF 5Drive 77.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Lugano Stationcar 77.3 km
56 minCHF 13–19
Milan to Lugano Station by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano Station is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano Station is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
No, there is no direct bus from Milan to Lugano Station. However, there are services departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano, Stazione via Lugano, Via Ciani/Cornaredo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
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 Station is 76 km. The road distance is 77.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 65.
The train from Milano Centrale to Lugano takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs hourly.
Milan to Lugano Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano Station is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 5 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 7 - SFr 11 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lugano Station, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–35 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 4–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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 4–8
- 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 Station bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Lugano Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lugano Station is 77 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Milan to Lugano Station.
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There are 6942+ hotels available in Lugano Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lugano Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.