The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Lugano
Cheapest price
$4
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
44 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan 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 to Lugano will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.
Of the 14 buses that leave Milan for Lugano on Sat, Feb 28, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Feb 28 the direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Sat, Feb 28 the slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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.









4739Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Milan to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Milan to Lugano Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50AM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Live departures
Milan to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lugano buses for today, Friday, February 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h35 | 2:45 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
4743 | 2:20 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h10 | 3:30 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h40 | 6:05 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
4739 | 6:55 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h10 | 8:05 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h45 | 9:55 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h20 | 11:30 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, February 28 | |||||
2494 | 6:10 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h45 | 7:55 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h40 | 8:20 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:45 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h15 | 9:00 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Lugano
Buses from Milan to Lugano run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 39 miles (63 km) distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 39 miles (63 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee from Milan to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Milan to Lugano with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Milan to Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Monte Brè, a scenic mountain offering panoramic views of Lugano and the surrounding Alps
- Parco Ciani, a picturesque lakeside park with walking paths, gardens, and historical monuments
- Lugano Arte e Cultura (LAC), a modern cultural center hosting art exhibitions, theater performances, and concerts
- Swissminiatur, an open-air museum featuring detailed miniature models of famous Swiss landmarks
- Gandria, a charming lakeside village with narrow streets and traditional Swiss architecture.
- Lake Lugano, enjoy scenic boat tours and lakeside promenades with stunning views
- hike or take a funicular to the summit of Monte San Salvatore for breathtaking views of the region
- explore the vibrant local markets in Lugano for a taste of Swiss culture and cuisine
- visit the Hermann Hesse Museum in nearby Montagnola to learn about the life and works of the famous author
- take a leisurely stroll through the historic streets of Lugano's Old Town, discovering its charming shops and cafes.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Milan to Lugano
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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