How to get from Lugano to Milan by bus and train?

From Lugano to Milan by bus and train

To get from Lugano to Milan in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, take the 60 bus from Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 station to Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The bus and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milan on the Moovit app.

100min
Train - RE80
Bus - 6060
Walk to Milan
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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3
    ID 11889
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Duomo M1 M3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Porta Vittoria Course (Chamber of Labor)
    ID 11820
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milan
    Walk to
    Milan
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lugano to Milan by light rail and train

To get from Lugano to Milan in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, take the 9 light rail from Central Station M2 M3 station to 5 Giornate Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milan on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - RE80
Light Rail - 99
Walk to Milan
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Central Station M2 M3
    ID 11923
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Porta Genova FS M2
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    5 Giornate Square
    ID 12091
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milan
    Walk to
    Milan
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Milan

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Milan, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 80.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Milan by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milan and Lombardy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lugano to Milan

To check the bus and train schedule from Lugano to Milan using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lugano) and destination (Milan), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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From Lugano to Milan by light rail and train

To get from Lugano to Milan in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milan Central station. Next, take the 9 light rail from Central Station M2 M3 station to 5 Giornate Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The bus and train schedule from Lugano may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milan on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - RE80
Light Rail - 99
Walk to Milan
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 light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Central Station M2 M3
    ID 11923
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - 99
    Wait for light rail
    9
    Porta Genova FS M2
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    5 Giornate Square
    ID 12091
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Milan
    Walk to
    Milan
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central, Bus line Duomo M1 M3 - Central Station M2 M3 - Zara M3 M5.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Train line Locarno-Lugano-Chiasso-Milan Central, Light Rail line Central Station FS M2 M3 - Porta Genova FS M2.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lugano to Milan 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 bus line till Milan Central station near Milan in Milan and Lombardy.

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

    The total travel time between Lugano and Milan in Milan and Lombardy by train and bus is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

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

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