How to travel from Milan to Lugano
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4.6Travel Information from Milan to Lugano
 Distance | 38 miles (62 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $16 - $9 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 1 h 10 min |
 Fastest mode | Bus • $9 (€8) • 1 h 10 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Trenitalia |
Travel 38 miles (62 km) by bus or train to Lugano from Milan. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, ferry, flight or train from Milan to Lugano.
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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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Buses from Milan to Lugano
Flixbus and Baltour have up to 4 direct buses from Milan to Lugano per day with journey times of between 1 and 3 hours, starting in the early hours of the morning and continuing until just after 5:00 p.m. Buses depart from Milan Lampugnano Bus Station in the city center. The station is well linked to Milan's efficient transport network of Metro trains, local buses and one of the world's largest tram systems. Taxis and car rentals are also available at the station. Buses terminate on the Via Basilea next to the city's train station and close to central Lugano.
Trains from Milan to Lugano
Trains from Milan to Lugano depart 16 times per day from just after 7:00 p.m. until around 10:00 p.m. These depart from Milano Centrale and take approximately 1 hour. There are also frequent departures from Milano Porta Garibaldi which connect at Chiasso and take around 1.5 hours. Both stations are centrally located and on Metro lines. Local buses, trams, taxis and car rentals link both stations to the city and surrounding areas. Lugano Station is on a hillside overlooking both the city and Lake Lugano with a funicular taking passengers down to the center and the lake. Much of Lugano is pedestrianized and very hilly so exploring on foot is the easiest option. Funiculars, ferries and taxis make up its public transport network.
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Find the best journey to Lugano from Milan with Trenitalia, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus. Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Enjoy the travel ride between Milan and Lugano 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 to Lugano from 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 to Lugano from Milan, you can expect to travel 38 miles (62 km). Check Trenitalia’s travel times and tickets for the Milan to Lugano route and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
FAQs: Travel from Milan to Lugano
There are 2 ways to get from Milan to Lugano: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Lugano from Milan is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Lugano:
Taking a bus costs () less than taking a ferry, which costs on average () for the same trip.
A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Lugano costing on average ().
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Lugano from Milan is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Getting to Lugano by train takes 1 h 18 min on average.
The distance is approximately 38 miles (62 km) from Milan to Lugano.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lugano is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Milan to 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 when traveling from Milan to Lugano:
- Most travelers board their bus from Milano, Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Lugano, Stazione Bus/ Via Romeo Manzoni.
- Most travelers catch their train from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lugano.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Lugano:
- You can travel between Milan and Lugano by bus with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus or Croatia Bus d. O. O. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with FlixBus from Milan to Lugano.
- You can travel from Milan to Lugano by train with Trenitalia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $16 (€14) with Trenitalia from Milan to Lugano.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lugano with the following travel companies:
- Take a direct bus with FlixBus.
- Direct services by ferry with.
- Direct services by plane with.
- Direct services by train with Trenitalia.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lugano as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Lugano from Milan.
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