What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Lugano is to drive which takes 57 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 18.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Lugano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Lugano?

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.

How far is it from Milan to Lugano?

The distance between Milan and Lugano is 74 km. The road distance is 78 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Lugano without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Lugano without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 23.

How long does it take to get from Milan to Lugano?

The bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Milan to Lugano bus from?

Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Lugano train from?

Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Milano Centrale station.

Train or bus from Milan to Lugano?

The best way to get from Milan to Lugano is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 7 - SFr 23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 65 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Milan to Lugano bus arrive?

Milan to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.

Where does the Milan to Lugano train arrive?

Milan to Lugano train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Milan to Lugano?

Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Lugano is 78 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Milan to Lugano.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Lugano?

Book your Milan to Lugano train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Lugano?

Book your Milan to Lugano bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 5860+ hotels available in Lugano.

Can I share a ride from Milan to 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.

Milan to Lugano - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Lugano by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car

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Milan to Lugano by bus

60Weekly Buses

1h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.2 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 7–23 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Three other operators also service this route. 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.

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