The average train between Milan and Lugano takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is an hourly train service 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 hourly between Milan and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 17m. 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 hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Milan to Lugano train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and Trenitalia EuroCity.
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 24–70 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
