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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. 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 bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration 1h 27m 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 bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Milan costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $86 (€70) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $51 (€41). The journey takes 1h 24m 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.
474412:00 PM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani1:10 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 474412:00 PM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani1:10 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 474412:00 PM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani1:10 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- EuroCity 191:30 PM1h23Lugano FLP2:53 PMMilan Centrale$371One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 118:30 AM1h23Lugano FLP9:53 AMMilan Centrale$371One-way0 transfers
- EuroCity 257:30 PM1h23Lugano FLP8:53 PMMilan Centrale$371One-way0 transfers
- 47408:20 AM1h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM2h00Lugano, Via Ciani11:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 AM1h15Lugano, Via Ciani6:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Milan:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Milan costing on average $35 (€29).
Other travel options to Milan take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 57m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses 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 Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Milan by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
- 12 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee.
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