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Compare train and bus for Lugano to Milan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $230.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Milan:
A train is $198 (€165) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugano to Milan costing on average $230 (€192).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $84 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52 (€44). The journey takes 1h 23m versus 1h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Lugano to Milan
How to get from Lugano to Milan by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
47408:20 AM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 47408:20 AM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 47408:20 AM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 278:30 PM1h20Lugano FLP9:50 PMMilan Centrale$361One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 1512:30 PM1h20Lugano FLP3:50 PMMilan Centrale$361One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 235:30 PM1h20Lugano FLP6:50 PMMilan Centrale$361One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:15 PM1h50Lugano, Via Ciani3:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:15 AM2h00Lugano, Via Ciani11:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$111One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:35 AM1h35Lugano, Via Ciani9:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$121One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Milan:
A train is $198 (€165) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lugano to Milan costing on average $230 (€192).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Milan as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Milan Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti to go to Milan by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, DSB.
- 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
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