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MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano will cost around Rp 359,316 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only Rp 231,089.
On Sat, Nov 14, we found 4 buses from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Nov 14 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 3 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Nov 14 the slowest buses will take 4 h 25 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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Buses from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at Rp 160,837 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:50, the last at 14:05. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price Rp 160,837 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 7:50 AM |
Last bus 2:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,789,520 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,789,520 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Rp 100,448 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 5,012,296 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Rp 40,059 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Rp 40,059 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 4,529,183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Rp 767,546 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Rp 150,772 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 4,529,183 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Rp 80,318 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Rp 261,284 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 4,529,183 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Rp 126,616 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Rp 301,543 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Rp 208,947 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Rp 150,772 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price Rp 188,012 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price Rp 190,830 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Rp 601,275 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price Rp 80,318 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price Rp 612,749 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price Rp 80,318 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price Rp 522,769 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price Rp 10,749,260 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano buses for tomorrow, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:50 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 2h45 | 12:35 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
4704 · 4743 | 12:05 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h25 | 4:30 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 2h50 | 5:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 3h10 | 10:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
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Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
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Via Ciani, Lugano -> Piazza della Riforma, Lugano
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano 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 Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Lugano buses use the to Lugano, Via Ciani station pair, with some services arriving at Lugano, Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani. Use this guide to compare Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport and Lugano bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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