How to get from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train?

From Milano Centrale to Lugano by train

Take one direct train from Milano Centrale to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy: take the RE80 train from Milano Centrale station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is €7.40.

75min€7.40
Train - RE80
Leaves from Milano Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milano Centrale
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Locarno
  • 3
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    75 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train via RE8, S11 and EC

To get from Milano Centrale to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Milano Centrale station to Monza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S11 train and finally take the EC train from Como S. Giovanni station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - RE8
Train - S11
Train - ECEC
Leaves from Milano Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milano Centrale
  • 2
    Train - RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Tirano
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    Como S.Giovanni
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Zürich Hb
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Milano Centrale to Lugano

The distance between Milano Centrale, Milan and Lombardy and Lugano, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 80.67 km, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train via RE8, S11 and EC

To get from Milano Centrale to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE8 train from Milano Centrale station to Monza station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S11 train and finally take the EC train from Como S. Giovanni station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 8 min.

128min
Train - RE8
Train - S11
Train - ECEC
Leaves from Milano Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Milano Centrale
  • 2
    Train - RE8
    Wait for train
    RE8
    Tirano
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    Como S.Giovanni
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Como San Giovanni
    43 min
  • 6
    Train - ECEC
    Wait for train
    EC
    Zürich Hb
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line RE80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The alternative route takes 128 minutes, using Train line RE8, Train line S11, Train line EC.

  • Is there a direct train between Milano Centrale and Lugano?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from Milano Centrale in Milano to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy in 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The RE80 train line goes from Locarno station near Milano Centrale in Milano to Milano Centrale station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train?

    The total travel time between Milano Centrale in Milano and Lugano in Milan and Lombardy by train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Milano Centrale to get to Lugano?

    Get on the RE80 train from the Locarno station near Milano Centrale in Milano.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Milano Centrale and Lugano?

    Get off the train at the Milano Centrale station, which is closest to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • When is the last train from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The last train from Milano Centrale in Milano to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy is the Locarno - Chiasso - Como - Milano line. It leaves the Milano Centrale station at 11:43 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The ride from Milano Centrale to Lugano costs €7.40.

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