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Travel Information to Milan from Lugano

distanceDistance38 miles (62 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$8 - $26
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h
fastestFastest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Trenitalia

Travel 38 miles (62 km) by bus or train between Lugano and Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lugano to Milan.

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from Lugano to Milan

How to get from Lugano to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Lugano to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

BlaBlaCar Bus
11:55AM1h15
Lugano, Via Ciani
01:10PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$101One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
09:25PM1h15
Lugano, Via Ciani
10:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$101One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
08:20AM1h10
Lugano, Via Ciani
09:30AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$101One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Trenitalia
10:30AM1h20
Lugano FLP
11:50AMMilan Centrale
$371One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
11:30AM1h20
Lugano FLP
12:50PMMilan Centrale
$371One-way
0 transfers
Trenitalia
09:30AM1h20
Lugano FLP
10:50AMMilan Centrale
$371One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:15AM1h30
Lugano, Via Ciani
10:45AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:35AM1h35
Lugano, Via Ciani
09:10AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:00PM2h05
Lugano, Via Ciani
03:05PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$131One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Lugano to Milan

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lugano to Milan, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lugano to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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All travel companies: Train and Bus from Lugano to Milan

Find the best route from Lugano to Milan with Omio's travel partners Marino Autolinee, Trenitalia and Alsa! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Enjoy the travel ride from Lugano to Milan with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of travel services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In many cases, Trenitalia travel also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia tickets between Lugano and Milan are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia travel between Lugano and Milan, you can expect to travel 38 miles (62 km). Check Trenitalia’s travel times and tickets for the Lugano to Milan trip and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!

    Alsa is the main provider of travel travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of travel with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer. Aside from the Alsa Normal travel with free WiFi, bathrooms, footrests and entertainment on board, the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium travel provide more luxurious services when traveling by road, depending on the specific route. Apart from the Standard ticket, Alsa offers other travel tickets like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes.

      FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Milan

      FAQs: Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Milan.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options from Lugano to Milan: bus or train.

      The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Milan is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Milan:

      A bus is $18 (€16) less than a train with an average ticket price of $26 (€23) from Lugano to Milan.

      The fastest way to get to Milan from Lugano is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h.

      Other travel options to Milan take longer:

      Train takes on average 1 h 20 min.

      The distance from Lugano to Milan is approximately 38 miles (62 km).

      The average frequency per day from Lugano to Milan is:

      • 11 buses a day.
      • 9 trains per day.

      However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lugano and Milan as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

      These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Milan:

      • Buses most often depart from Lugano at Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milan at Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station).
      • Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Milan Centrale.

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lugano to Milan:

      • You can go to Milan from Lugano by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Lugano to Milan on Omio.
      • You can travel to Milan from Lugano by train with Trenitalia, SBB or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $26 (€23) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Milan.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Milan with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 11 direct buses per day to take to Milan with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Marino Autolinee.
      • You can check for a direct train to Milan with Trenitalia or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) with 9 direct trains per day.

      Direct services to Milan tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Many of our customers traveling from Lugano to Milan don't make Milan their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Milan are Paris, Rome, Venice, Florence or Como, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Milan to any of these top destinations today!

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