There are 6 ways to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, car, train (Trenitalia), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Lugano
best- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoRe80 / ...
1h 36mCHF 9–10Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Milan to Lugano77.4 km
1h 37mCHF 5Bus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano076 / ...
1h 42mCHF 6–40Drive 78.3 km
- Drive from Milan to Monte Brè funicular78.3 km
58 minCHF 13–19Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
1h 39mCHF 25–63Train #2 (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to LuganoEc
1h 47mCHF 21–60
Milan to Monte Brè funicular by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular is to rideshare which costs SFr 5 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 19.
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Milano Centrale and arriving at Lugano. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Milan and Monte Brè funicular is 79 km. The road distance is 78.3 km.
The best way to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular without a car is to train via Lugano which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 10.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular, including transfers.
Milan to Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Milan to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
The best way to get from Milan to Monte Brè funicular is to train via Lugano which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 8 - SFr 10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 42m.
What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Monte Brè funicular, Switzerland?
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. Trenord S.r.l. also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 7–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.
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- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–29
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–40
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- 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 7–13
- 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 10
- 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 Monte Brè funicular bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
Milan to Monte Brè funicular train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milan to Monte Brè funicular is 78 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Milan to Monte Brè funicular.
There are 6279+ hotels available in Monte Brè funicular.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Monte Brè funicular. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

























