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Compare train and bus for Milan to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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$37 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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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How to get from Milan to Lugano by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Lugano is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel from Milan to Lugano: Journey Details
Those looking to travel from Milan to Lugano can choose either buses or trains to make the journey. Journey times between the two cities by direct bus or train are similar, taking between 1-3 hours. As the cities are only 78 kilometers apart making the journey by plane is not possible.
Return trips from Lugano to Milan are also available.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Lugano:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Lugano costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 18m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Lugano as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lugano FLP.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Lugano by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Lugano by train.
- 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee.
- 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
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