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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Milan Centrale
Cheapest price
€39
Average price
€39
Fastest journey
1 h 20 m
Average duration
1 h 20 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Milan Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Milan Centrale will cost around €39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €39.
Of the 12 trains that leave Lugano for Milan Centrale on Sat, Mar 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 20 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lugano to Milan Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Milan Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 61 km
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1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lugano to Milan Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Milan Centrale trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EuroCity 21 | 2:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 3:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 123 | 4:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 5:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 173 | 5:10 PM Lugano FLP | 1h40 | 6:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 25 | 6:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 7:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 27 | 7:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 8:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 29 | 8:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 9:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
| EuroCity 11 | 7:30 AM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 8:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 13 | 8:30 AM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 9:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 301 | 9:30 AM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 10:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 15 | 10:30 AM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 11:50 AM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 19 | 12:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 1:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EuroCity 151 | 1:30 PM Lugano FLP | 1h20 | 2:50 PM Milan Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Milan Centrale
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Trains from Lugano to Milan Centrale run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €25 but you can travel from only €7 by bus.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €25 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 1h 20m |
First train 08:30 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord from Lugano to Milan Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord trains will get you between Lugano and Milan Centrale from €7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lugano to Milan Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Milan Centrale by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano to Milan Centrale
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Via Maraini.
- Ristorante Grand Café Al Porto
- Ristorante Trani
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Lugano Dante Center
- Hotel Federale Lugano
- Hotel Pestalozzi Lugano
- Located in the main hall
- 116 places
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for trains to Ponte Tresa
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Funicular: Connection to Lugano city center
WifiLockersParkingDining
ATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor, on the side of Piazza Luigi di Savoia. It is open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Venchi
- Panzera Coffee
- Burger King
- Bar Motta
- Caffè Napoli
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Spontini
- Starbucks
- Dispensa Emilia
- McDonald's
- & many more
- Station is wheelchair accessible, has elevators and the Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is next to Platform 4.
- Glam Hotel Milano
- NYX MIlan
- iQ Hotel Milano
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 22:20
- Located next to the ticket office on the ground floor in the shopping gallery.
- Metro lines: M2 (green), M3 (yellow)
- Tram lines: 1
- Bus lines: 5, 9, 10, 42, 81, 87, 152, 728, N26, NM2, NM3, Air Bus, Orio Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FB, EC, Thello, XP2, R28, IC, ICN, RV, R, Regio, Italo
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