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Compare train for Milan to Melano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Melano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, while a bus costs an average of €15.
Distance: 32 miles (53 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€8 Average price Cheapest | €15 Average price | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Milan to Melano
Compare the available ways to get from Milan to Melano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Melano:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Melano costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Melano take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around €8 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Melano:
A train is €7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Melano costing on average €15.
Other travel options to Melano take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Melano as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Porto Ceresio station.
- Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Agno, Lugano Airport (Parcheggio sosta breve).
- Travel with Regionale to go to Melano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Melano by bus.
- 9 direct trains per day with Regionale.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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