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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 train, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 50m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £24, while a coach costs an average of £212.
Distance: 63 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £212 Average Price |
1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Lugano:
A train is £189 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Lugano costing on average £212.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 32m.
How to get to Lugano from Milan by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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The most popular day trips by train from Lugano are Bellinzona, Morcote, Locarno, Mendrisio and Como. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lugano on Omio.
Bellinzona is best known for its three medieval castles, which rise above a compact Ticino centre. Italian-speaking and relaxed, it mixes fortress history with arcaded streets and Alpine surroundings.
Locarno is a lakeside town in Ticino known for its mild climate, palm-lined waterfront and Piazza Grande. Between Lake Maggiore and the hills, it blends Swiss order with a Mediterranean atmosphere and a noted film festival.
Mendrisio is a small Ticino town known for wine, a compact historic centre and FoxTown. Its Italian-speaking character, old churches and setting near Monte Generoso give it a relaxed Lombard feel within Switzerland.
Como sits at the southern tip of Lake Como, where elegant streets meet a busy waterfront and steep green hills. Known for silk, historic churches and graceful villas, it feels polished yet relaxed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Milan to Lugano:
A train is £189 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Milan to Lugano costing on average £212.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 32m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Lugano as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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