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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 prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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€31 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Milan
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.
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.
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