The cheapest and fastest coaches from Milan to Lugano
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
40 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
63 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Milan 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 to Lugano will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £2.
Of the 14 buses that leave Milan for Lugano every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 63 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 10 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 to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milan to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 63 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Milan to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Milan to Lugano coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 | 06:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h45 | 07:55 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 06:10 Milano | 1h45 | 07:55 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 07:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h15 | 09:00 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 16:25 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h40 | 18:05 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
4739 | 18:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h10 | 20:05 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h45 | 21:55 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h20 | 23:30 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
2490 | 22:55 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 2h40 | 01:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
2490 | 23:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1h45 | 01:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 23:50 Milano | 1h45 | 01:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Milan to Lugano
Buses from Milan to Lugano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 11 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 63 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 63 km |
Average bus duration 1h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee from Milan to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Milan to Lugano with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, Marino Autolinee for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Milan to Lugano coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milan 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.

When departing from Milan, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. When arriving in Lugano, you can end your route in coach stations like Lugano, Via Ciani and Lugano, Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station), which is located around 28.2 miles (45.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lugano, Via Ciani, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Milan and Lugano
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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