How to get from Milan to Lugano
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Milan to Lugano by price and travel time.
- 65 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 1h 10m
- 41 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 10m
direct
Bus
€6
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 18 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Lugano. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 65 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €2, on Sat, Oct 17.
65 km
Milan to Lugano: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan → Luganobus
BlaBlaCar Bus·1h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Milan to Lugano
FlixBus runs 41 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:00 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 41 | 05:00 | 23:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 5 | 15:20 | 21:55 |
| FlixBus, Blablacar Bus, Itabusbus | 13 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 06:45
- 07:00
- 07:10
- 07:20
- 07:45
- 08:10
- 08:20
- 08:45
- 08:50
- 09:10
- 09:45
- 09:50
- 10:45
- 11:35
- 11:45
- 12:35
- 13:35
- 13:50
- 14:35
- 14:40
- 14:50
- 15:10
- 15:20
- 15:35
- 15:50
- 15:55
- 16:05
- 16:20
- 16:35
- 16:55
- 17:05
- 17:55
- 19:10
- 19:20
- 20:10
- 20:20
- 21:10
- 22:10
- 23:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 15:20
- 16:20
- 19:55
- 20:55
- 21:55
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Lugano works
Start with a BlaBlaCar Bus bus from Milan to Lugano, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €6 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Lugano: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Lugano?
The most useful route takes about 1h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Milan to Lugano?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Lugano?
41 a day with FlixBus, between 05:00 and 23:10.
How far is Lugano from Milan?
About 65 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Lugano cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €2 to €6. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Milan to Lugano?
On this route you travel with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Can you get from Milan to Lugano without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 10m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Lugano?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: BlaBlaCar Bus
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026