Trains from Milan to Lugano
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Journey Summary
Milan to Lugano Train Information
| Avg. Train Duration: | 1 hours 20 minutes | |
| Train Ticket Price: | $28 | |
| Trains depart from: | Milan | |
| Trains arrive in: | Lugano | |
| Distance: | 63 km | |
| Train Companies: | Trenitalia |
Trains from Milan to Lugano
Trains in Europe are an efficient way to travel between cities, with a number of companies offering domestic and international train routes. If you want to enjoy a trip to the slopes of Lugano, getting there by train from Milan is easy. Trenitalia currently runs a regular direct trains from Milan to Lugano. The first train of the day departs from Milano Centrale at 5:39 a.m., while the last train leaves at 7:25 p.m. All trains depart from either Milano Centrale or Porta Garibaldi train station and arrive at Lugano Stazione.
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Average prices for trains from Milan to Lugano when you book in advance
Booking Period |
Average Price |
|---|---|
Same Day |
€25 |
1 Day in Advance |
€25 |
1 Week in Advance |
€25 |
2 Weeks in Advance |
€25 |
1 Month in Advance |
€24 |
3 Months in Advance |
€21 |
Milan to Lugano Trains: General Information
Taking the train is the most popular way to travel from Milan to Lugano, with trains taking as little as 1¼ hours to arrive in Lugano.
All Milan to Lugano trains are run by Trenitalia.- Some trains are direct, while others require 2 transfers at Albate and Como. All trains depart from either Milano Centrale or Porta Garibaldi train station and arrive at Lugano Stazione.
- The Milan to Lugano train journey takes as little as 1 hour and 16 minutes to arrive in Lugano.
- Most travelers book their Milan to Lugano train tickets approximately 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Taking the Train from Milan
All trains from Milan to Lugano will depart from Milano Centrale, the city's major train station. The simplest route to Centrale is by catching the Milan Metro. Both the green and yellow lines stop at the rail terminus, and it takes about 10 minutes from the center of Milan. There are also direct rail connections to Milan's airports, along with local bus services.
Getting into Lugano by Train
Lugano is lively, beautifully situated and heaven for lovers of Alpine sports like skiing and hiking. In the summer, it's a cultural hot spot, with music and theater festivals - while the lakefront is a wonderful place to relax. In the winter, there are plenty of ski slopes around the town, making it a year-round destination within easy reach of Milan. All trains from Milan arrive at Lugano's main station, which is located a few hundred meters from the lakefront. You can walk to city center hotels, catch the number 4 bus (to "Centro") or take a ride on the funicular railway, which regularly descends straight into the town center. There are also buses to suburbs like Canobbio, and local trains serve other destinations on Lake Lugano like Melide.
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