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

From Lugano to Milano by bus and train

To get from Lugano to Milano in Milan and Lombardy, take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milano Centrale station. Next, take the 60 bus from Stazione Centrale P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 station to C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min.

108min
Train - RE80
Bus - 6060
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milano Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milano Centrale
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stazione Centrale P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3
    ID 11889
    150 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Duomo M1 M3
  • 6
    Ride to bus station C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    Ride to bus station
    C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    ID 11820
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lugano to Milano by light rail, metro and train

To get from Lugano to Milano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milano Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M3 metro and finally take the 12 light rail from Duomo M1 M3 station to C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - RE80
Metro - M3
Light Rail - 1212
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milano Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milano Centrale
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centrale FS
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M3
    Wait for metro
    M3
    San Donato
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Duomo
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Duomo M1 M3
    ID 11500
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    V.le Molise
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    Ride to light rail station
    C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    ID 11823
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lugano to Milano

The distance between Lugano, Milan and Lombardy and Milano, Milan and Lombardy is approximately 80.21 km, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lugano to Milano by bus and 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 Lugano

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

Train stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano Paradiso
  • Lamone-Cadempino

Bus stations close to Lugano:

  • Lugano - Stazione Nord

Public transit stations close to Milano, Milan and Lombardy

Milano is located at Milano, Milan and Lombardy and the nearest public transit station is Via Besana Via Podgora.

Bus stations close to Milano:

  • Via Besana Via Podgora
  • Palazzo Di Giustizia
  • C.so P.ta Vittoria L.go Augusto

From Lugano to Milano by light rail, metro and train

To get from Lugano to Milano in Milan and Lombardy, you’ll need to take one train line, one metro line and one light rail line: take the RE80 train from Lugano station to Milano Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M3 metro and finally take the 12 light rail from Duomo M1 M3 station to C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 44 min.

104min
Train - RE80
Metro - M3
Light Rail - 1212
Leaves from Lugano

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lugano
  • 2
    Train - RE80
    Wait for train
    RE80
    Milano Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milano Centrale
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Centrale FS
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M3
    Wait for metro
    M3
    San Donato
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Duomo
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Duomo M1 M3
    ID 11500
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Light Rail - 1212
    Wait for light rail
    12
    V.le Molise
  • 9
    Ride to light rail station C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    Ride to light rail station
    C.so P.ta Vittoria (Camera Del Lavoro)
    ID 11823
    9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line RE80, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 104 minutes, using Bus line RE80, Bus line M3, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Lugano and Milano 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 48 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Lugano and Milano in Milan and Lombardy by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

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

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

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

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