How to travel from Lugano to Milan

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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 train which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $26.

Distance: 39 miles (63 km)

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from Lugano to Milan

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

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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.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    8:20 AM1h10
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    8:20 AM1h10
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4740
    8:20 AM1h10
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    9:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 31
    10:30 AM1h20
    Lugano FLP
    11:50 AMMilan Centrale
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 15
    11:30 AM1h20
    Lugano FLP
    12:50 PMMilan Centrale
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 11
    8:30 AM1h20
    Lugano FLP
    9:50 AMMilan Centrale
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:15 AM2h00
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    11:15 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:35 AM1h35
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    9:10 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM1h15
    Lugano, Via Ciani
    6:30 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Lugano to Milan

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Lugano 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 Lugano 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 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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Milan including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Milan is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Milan costing on average $26 (€21).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Milan is by train with an average journey time of 1h 20m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 10m.

The distance from Lugano to Milan is approximately 39 miles (63 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Milan is:
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Milan:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano 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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