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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
10 m
Average duration
30 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Of the 7 buses that leave Milan Malpensa Airport for Lugano every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 45 km distance in an average of 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 45 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £38 Average Price |
1h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano coaches for today, Saturday 7 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 FlixBus | 20:10 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T1 | 1h40 | 21:50 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:20 Ferno, Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa T2 | 1h30 | 21:50 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano
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Buses from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 20:20, the last at 20:20. The fastest coach covers the 45 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 45 km |
Average bus duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 20:20 |
Last bus 20:20 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Milan Malpensa Airport to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan Malpensa Airport to Lugano by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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