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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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£27 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Lugano from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Milan to Lugano is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Milan to Lugano
Travel to Lugano 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 Milan to Lugano.
There are 2 options to travel to Lugano from Milan including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Lugano from Milan is by taking a coach, which costs on average £5.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Milan to Lugano:
Taking a coach costs £18 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £23.
The fastest way to get to Lugano from Milan is by coach with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Taking a train requires on average 1 h 18 min of travel time.
The Milan to Lugano distance is approximately 38 miles.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Lugano is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 17 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lugano from Milan as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Milan to Lugano:
- Coaches most often depart from Milan at Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) and arrive in Lugano at Lugano, Via Ciani.
- Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Lugano FLP.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Milan to Lugano:
- You can travel by coach between Milan and Lugano with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Milan to Lugano tickets for £5 on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Milan and Lugano with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), and you can find Trenitalia Milan to Lugano tickets for £23 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Lugano with the following travel companies:
- Direct coaches with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus with 6 direct coaches per day.
- 17 direct trains per day with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lugano as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Milan to Lugano.
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