How to travel from Lugano to Milan

Travel between Lugano, Switzerland and Milan, Italy is: Partially open.

Can travelers from Switzerland enter Italy?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Milan from Lugano?

Conditions of entry into Italy:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival or 5 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing
• Passenger Locator Form (PLF) required

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Milan, Italy?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Italy has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 10/19/21. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your journey to Milan from Lugano.

The restriction level for your return to Lugano, Switzerland from Italy is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Lugano from Milan restricted?

Entry into Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Lugano from Milan?

Conditions of reentry into Switzerland:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Lugano, Switzerland?

You should observe these safety measures in Switzerland as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Switzerland was last checked on 10/15/21. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Lugano from Milan closer to your date of departure here.

There are 2 ways to get from Lugano to Milan: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Milan is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $10 (€8) compared to other travel options to Milan:

A bus is generally $11 (€9) less than a train for the same journey. Taking a train costs on average $21 (€17) from Lugano to Milan.

The quickest way to travel between Lugano and Milan is by bus, which takes on average 1 h 10 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 1 h 18 min.

You should expect to travel around 38 miles (62 km) between Lugano and Milan.

The average frequency per day from Lugano to Milan is:

• Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Milan from Lugano 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 from Lugano to Milan most often leave from Lugano, Stazione Noranco and arrive in Milan, Stazione Centrale.
• Trains mostly leave from Lugano, Stazione and tend to arrive in Milano Centrale.

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

• You can travel by bus from Lugano to Milan with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Lugano to Milan tickets for $10 (€8) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Lugano to Milan with Trenitalia. Cheap tickets can be found for $21 (€17) with Trenitalia from Lugano to Milan.

Before traveling from Lugano to Milan, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket for this route is costing $10 (€8) one way on average.
• A train ticket for this trip is costing $21 (€17) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Lugano to Milan tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.