How to get from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train?

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 23 min. The ride fare is €8.00.

83min€8.00
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
    82 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by train via RE8, S11 and S10

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 S10 train from Chiasso station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is €8.00.

126min€8.00
Train - RE8
Train - S11
Train - S10
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
    Colico
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    Chiasso
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chiasso
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Biasca
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    31 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 76.28 km, which can typically be travelled in 83 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.

Public transit stations close to Milano Centrale

Milano Centrale is located at Milano Centrale, Milan and Lombardy and the nearest public transit station is Milano - Stazione Centrale.

Metro stations close to Milano Centrale:

  • Centrale FS

Bus stations close to Milano Centrale:

  • Milano - Stazione Centrale
  • Stazione Centrale M2 M3
  • Milano Centrale (Mxp Airport Shuttles)

Public transit stations close to Lugano, Milan and Lombardy

Lugano is located at Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and the nearest public transit station is Lugano.

Train stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano
  • Lugano Paradiso
  • Lamone-Cadempino

Bus stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano - Stazione Nord

Related Routes

Alternative route by train via RE8, S11 and S10

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 S10 train from Chiasso station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is €8.00.

126min€8.00
Train - RE8
Train - S11
Train - S10
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
    Colico
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Monza
    11 min
  • 4
    Train - S11
    Wait for train
    S11
    Chiasso
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chiasso
    50 min
  • 6
    Train - S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Biasca
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Bus line RE80.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line RE8, Bus line S11, Bus line S10.

  • 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 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The RE80 train line goes from Locarno station near Milano Centrale in Milano to Lugano 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 23 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 Lugano 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 – Lugano – Chiasso – Milano Centrale 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 €8.00.

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