The train between Milan and Lugano takes 1h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan to Lugano. 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 every 2 hours between Milan and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Lugano at 9:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milan station and arriving at Lugano station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Milan and Lugano is 63.3 km. The road distance is 76 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Milano Centrale to Lugano hourly. Tickets cost CHF 29–55 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
