How to travel from Lausanne to Milan

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lausanne to Milan

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $93.

Distance: 142 miles (230 km)

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$108

Average price

$49

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$294

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4h 34m

Average total duration

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30m

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5h 55m

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5h 25m

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5h 28m

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2h 28m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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from Lausanne to Milan

How to get from Lausanne to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lausanne to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 AM12h05
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:50 AM12h05
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    9:55 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $891One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • SwissLX2805 · LX1612
    7:15 AM2h35
    Geneva International Airport
    9:50 AMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $8491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775
    10:40 AM4h56
    Lausanne station
    3:36 PMBalerna station
    $1581One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBIR 15 2517 | 2517 · IR 26 2323 | 2323 · IC 2 873 | 873 · S 10 25775 | 25775
    10:40 AM4h56
    Lausanne station
    3:36 PMStabio station
    $1581One-way
    3 transfers
  • SBBEC 143 | 143 · PE 72 47 | 47 · RE 80 25823 | 25823
    8:10 AM5h39
    Lausanne station
    1:49 PMChiasso station
    $1881One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 AM9h50
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    7:05 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:35 AM11h55
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    10:30 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1101One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM11h10
    Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome
    12:05 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $1281One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLH5759+LufthansaLH254
    2:20 PM3h40
    Geneva International Airport
    6:00 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $7291One-way
    1 transfer
  • SwissLH5759+LufthansaLH278
    2:20 PM4h05
    Geneva International Airport
    6:25 PMMilan Linate Airport
    $7291One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6201 · VY6340
    9:50 AM4h50
    Geneva International Airport
    2:40 PMMilan Malpensa Airport
    $7411One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Lausanne to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lausanne to Milan, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Lausanne to Milan and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Milan.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Milan including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Milan is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Milan:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Milan costing on average $60 (€49).

A bus is $67 (€54) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Milan costing on average $93 (€76).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 35m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 40m.

Bus takes on average 4h 35m.

The distance from Lausanne to Milan is approximately 142 miles (230 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Milan is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Milan as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lausanne to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Milan Malpensa Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Milan by bus.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Gulf Air to go to Milan by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
  • 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Gulf Air.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.

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