The average train between Lugano and Linate takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Linate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lugano and Linate. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:06 PM which arrives into Linate at 11:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Linate. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Linate station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Lugano to Linate train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Linate train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
The distance between Lugano and Linate is 67.2 km. The road distance is 86 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Milano Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €28–85 and the journey takes 1h 15m.