The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lugano for Milan Malpensa Airport on Thu, Nov 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct trains cover the 45 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
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€46 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport trains for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 PM Lugano | 2h46 | 8:16 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Lugano | 2h46 | 10:16 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 20 | |||||
![]() | 11:30 AM Lugano | 2h46 | 2:16 PM Milan Malpensa Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport by bus or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
Trains from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 11:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 27 miles (45 km) distance in 2h 46m.
Distance 27 miles (45 km) |
Average train duration 2h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 46m |
First train 11:30 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Milan Malpensa Airport from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan Malpensa Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano to Milan Malpensa Airport
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
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