How to get from Lugano to Merlino by bus, metro and train?

From Lugano to Merlino by bus, metro and train

To get from Lugano to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M3 metro and finally take the Z412 bus from Milan S.Donato M3 - C2 S5 station to Zelo Buon Persico Dante/Cardazzi station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Merlino on the Moovit app.

176min
Train - RE80
Metro - M3
Bus - Z412Z412
Walk to Merlino
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milan Central
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Central Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M3
    Wait for metro
    M3
    San Donato
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    San Donato
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milan S.Donato M3 - C2 S5
    ID MLN133
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - Z412Z412
    Wait for bus
    Z412
    Paullo Zelo B.P.
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zelo Buon Persico Dante/Cardazzi
    ID ZBP003
    26 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlino
    Walk to
    Merlino
    2.45 km • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lugano to Merlino by bus, metro and train via RE80, M3 and K521

To get from Lugano to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M3 metro and finally take the K521 bus from Milano San Donato M3 - C3 S5 station to Zelo Buon Persico Sp415 Paullese (Merlino Junction) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Merlino on the Moovit app.

199min
Train - RE80
Metro - M3
Bus - K521K521
Walk to Merlino
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milan Central
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Central Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M3
    Wait for metro
    M3
    San Donato
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    San Donato
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milano San Donato M3 - C3 S5
    ID MLN135
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - K521K521
    Wait for bus
    K521
    Crema Market Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zelo Buon Persico Sp415 Paullese (Merlino Junction)
    ID ZBP011
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlino
    Walk to
    Merlino
    2.14 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Merlino

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Merlino, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 103.99 km, which can typically be travelled in 176 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Merlino by bus, metro and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Metro And Train schedule from Lugano to Merlino

To check the bus, metro and train schedule from Lugano to Merlino using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lugano) and destination (Merlino), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, metro and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, metro and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, metro and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Lugano to Merlino by bus, metro and train via RE80, M3 and K521

To get from Lugano to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M3 metro and finally take the K521 bus from Milano San Donato M3 - C3 S5 station to Zelo Buon Persico Sp415 Paullese (Merlino Junction) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 19 min. The bus, metro and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, metro and train schedule to Merlino on the Moovit app.

199min
Train - RE80
Metro - M3
Bus - K521K521
Walk to Merlino
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milan Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milan Central
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Central Station
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M3
    Wait for metro
    M3
    San Donato
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    San Donato
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milano San Donato M3 - C3 S5
    ID MLN135
    10 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - K521K521
    Wait for bus
    K521
    Crema Market Railway Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Zelo Buon Persico Sp415 Paullese (Merlino Junction)
    ID ZBP011
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlino
    Walk to
    Merlino
    2.14 km • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lugano to Merlino?

    The fastest way takes 176 minutes, using Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central, Metro line M3, Bus line Z412.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lugano to Merlino?

    The alternative route takes 199 minutes, using Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central, Metro line M3, Bus line Crema - Milan (Direct).

  • Is there a direct train between Lugano and Merlino in Milan and Lombardy?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lugano to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy?

    The RE80 train line goes from Milan Central station near Lugano to Milan Central station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Milan Central station near Merlino in Milan and Lombardy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lugano to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy by train, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Lugano and Merlino in Milan and Lombardy by train, metro and bus is about 2 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lugano to get to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get on the RE80 train from the Milan Central station near Lugano in Milan and Lombardy.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lugano and Merlino in Milan and Lombardy?

    Get off the train at the Milan Central stop, which is closest to Merlino in Milan and Lombardy.

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