There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Lugano 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.
Milan to Lugano by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 18.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano. Services depart once daily, 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 every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Milan and Lugano is 75 km. The road distance is 78 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 4 - SFr 20.
The bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs once daily.
Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Lugano is to bus which takes 1h 10m and costs SFr 4 - SFr 20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 60 and takes 1h 15m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano once daily. Tickets cost CHF 14–20 and the journey takes 1h 10m. RegioJet also services this route once a week. Alternatively, 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.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–55
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- my-link@trenord.it
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–6
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Milan to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lugano is 78 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Milan to Lugano.
Book your Milan to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Milan to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.
There are 6297+ hotels available in Lugano.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Lugano. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.