- Must visit
MA*GA Museo Arte Gallarate
Leading contemporary art museum in Gallarate with strong Italian collections, temporary shows, and architecture worth the short trip.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$69
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 18
11
Distance
46 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lugano to Ferno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Ferno will cost around $69 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 11 buses from Lugano to Ferno, including 11 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 46 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Ferno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 28 miles (46 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Ferno:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Ferno costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Ferno take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 22m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $42 (€34). The journey takes 1h 30m versus 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, GoOpti.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $161 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Ferno buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:40 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h30 | 7:10 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h40 | 7:20 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 1h15 | 8:25 AM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h20 | 1:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h30 | 1:15 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 1h00 | 8:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:20 PM Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 1h05 | 8:25 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 1h00 | 9:00 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) | 1h05 | 9:05 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h35 | 10:30 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1h25 | 10:20 PM Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Lugano to Ferno run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:55, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 28 miles (46 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 28 miles (46 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 3:55 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Ferno — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ferno trip today.
Leading contemporary art museum in Gallarate with strong Italian collections, temporary shows, and architecture worth the short trip.
Museum in Volandia’s former airport buildings covering flight history, iconic aircraft, and interactive displays close to Ferno.
Archaeological museum inside Castello Visconti di San Vito, displaying local finds that illuminate the Ticino area’s ancient past.
Major nature park around the Ticino River with trails, river landscapes, and cycling routes easily reached from Ferno.
Woodland reserve near Ferno with walking paths, heathland scenery, and a valuable look at the protected Ticino ecosystem.
Scenic riverside area near Somma Lombardo popular for walks, greenery, and views of the historic Visconti dam.
Risotto with perch fillets is a classic from nearby Lombard lakes. Creamy rice and delicate fish reflect the region's strong lake and rice traditions.
Osso buco is slow-braised veal shank, often served with saffron risotto. It is a hallmark of Lombard home cooking and celebratory meals.
Saffron risotto from Milan is rich, buttery, and vividly golden. It is one of the area's most iconic dishes and widely eaten across the province.
Refined dining near Malpensa focused on seafood and polished Italian cooking, suitable for a more upscale meal close to Ferno.
Established restaurant in Ferno known for classic Italian dishes, pizza, and a relaxed local atmosphere convenient for airport-area dining.
Well-known casual spot in Ferno for Italian staples and pizza, appreciated for dependable service and an easygoing neighborhood setting.
Moderate for northern Italy. Dining and coffee are reasonable, but airport-area hotels and taxis can raise costs versus smaller nearby towns.
Service is often included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. In cafes, small change is enough; taxis are usually rounded up.
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Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 -> Ferno Centro
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Ferno by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ferno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lugano to Ferno buses use the Lugano, Via Ciani to Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 station pair. Use this guide to compare Lugano and Ferno bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only) is 4 km from Ferno city centre. Public transport options include:
Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: A variety of eateries are available.
Free Wi-Fi in the terminal. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only).
Available at Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 (Easyjet only): Wheelchair accessible with ramps and elevators.
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