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 16 min. The ride fare is €7.40.

76min€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 RE5, S40 and S10

To get from Milano Centrale to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE5 train from Milano Porta Garibaldi station to Varese station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S40 train and finally take the S10 train from Mendrisio station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is €8.00.

138min€8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RE5
Train - S40
Train - S10
Leaves from Milano Porta Garibaldi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Milano Porta Garibaldi
    1.61 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Porto Ceresio
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varese
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - S40
    Wait for train
    S40
    Como S. Giovanni
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mendrisio
    21 min
  • 6
    Train - S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Biasca
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    21 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 76 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 Stazione Centrale M2 M3.

Metro stations close to Milano Centrale:

  • Centrale FS

Bus stations close to Milano Centrale:

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

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, Piazza Manzoni.

Train stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano Flp
  • Lugano

Bus stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano, Piazza Manzoni
  • Lugano, Piazza Rezzonico
  • Lugano, Stazione

Funicular stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano Stazione (Funicolare)
  • Lugano Città (Funicolare)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Milano Centrale to Lugano by train via RE5, S40 and S10

To get from Milano Centrale to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the RE5 train from Milano Porta Garibaldi station to Varese station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the S40 train and finally take the S10 train from Mendrisio station to Lugano station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is €8.00.

138min€8.00
Walk to train station
Train - RE5
Train - S40
Train - S10
Leaves from Milano Porta Garibaldi

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Milano Porta Garibaldi
    1.61 km • 21 min
  • 2
    Train - RE5
    Wait for train
    RE5
    Porto Ceresio
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Varese
    52 min
  • 4
    Train - S40
    Wait for train
    S40
    Como S. Giovanni
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Mendrisio
    21 min
  • 6
    Train - S10
    Wait for train
    S10
    Biasca
  • 7
    Ride to train station Lugano
    Ride to train station
    Lugano
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Train line RE80.

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

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Train line RE5, Train line S40, Train 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 16 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 16 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 first train from Milano Centrale to Lugano?

    The first train from Milano Centrale in Milano to Lugano in Milan and Lombardy is Locarno - Chiasso - Como - Milano. It leaves the Milano Centrale station at 6:43 AM.

  • 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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