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

Lugano to Milano - Train Schedule

The RE80 train from Lugano to Milano runs from 07:02 to 21:02, with departures every 1 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 40 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

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 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 Milano on the Moovit app.

100min
Train - RE80
Bus - 6060
Walk to Milano
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
    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 Milano
    Walk to
    Milano
    10 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lugano to Milano by light rail 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 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 Milano on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - RE80
Light Rail - 99
Walk to Milano
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
    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 Milano
    Walk to
    Milano
    350 m • 5 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 80.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 100 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Lugano to Milano

To check the bus and train schedule from Lugano to Milano using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lugano) and destination (Milano), 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.

Related Routes

From Lugano to Milano by light rail 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 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 Milano on the Moovit app.

117min
Train - RE80
Light Rail - 99
Walk to Milano
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
    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 Milano
    Walk to
    Milano
    350 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line RE80, Bus line 60.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Train line RE80, Light Rail line 9.

  • 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 40 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 Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 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 40 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 Central Station P.za Duca D'Aosta M2 M3 stop, which is closest to Milano in Milan and Lombardy.

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