What is the travel distance from Milano to Lugano?

The distance between Milano and Lugano is around 64 km (40 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Milano to Lugano?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lampugnano, in Milano, and end it at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano, in Lugano.

Bus Milano to Lugano from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	4:30pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:55pm	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	9:05pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	11:55pm	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	4:30pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:40pm	Lampugnano	1h 20m	5:00pm	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	9:05pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:20pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	4:30pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	9:05pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00am	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00am	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00am	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	4:30pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 35m	9:10am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Milano to Lugano on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55pm	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	3:20pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	4:30pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	12:50am	Lampugnano	1h 45m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:10pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	10:50pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Lampugnano	1h 10m	9:05pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Milano to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

64 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $200	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$51 - $77	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $28	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milano and Lugano?

Stops in Milano

A
Lampugnano
Via Giulio Natta, 228, 20151 Milano, Italy
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B
Molino Dorino
Molino Dorino, 20151 Milano, Italy
C
Piazza I Maggio, 1
Piazza I Maggio, 1, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italy
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D
Linate Airport
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E
Malpensa Airport
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F
Milan San Donato Bus Station
Via Giuseppe Impastato, 27, 20138 Milano, Italy
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Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,399 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,145 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 11145 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at $16

BlaBlaCar Bus Milano Lugano recent customer reviews

No viajamos porque el bus tenía 150 minutos de retraso si 150 minutos una vergüenza, no volveré a utilizar el servicio y espero que me devuelvan el dinero.

Juan B.

May 30, 2025

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

MarinoBus

4/5894 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

Calanda Viaggi Reisen

3/54 reviews

Staff3.4

Timeliness1.7

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.5

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

ALSA

4.5/560,807 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Milano to Lugano by bus

What is the travel distance from Milano to Lugano?
The distance between Milano and Lugano is around 64 km (40 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Milano to Lugano?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Lampugnano, in Milano, and end it at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano, in Lugano.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-20

$14

11-21

$16

Today

$15

11-23

$14

11-24

$12

11-25

$12

11-26

$12

11-27

$12

The cheapest trip from Milano to Lugano was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Milano to Lugano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $96 for a bus ticket from Milano to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Itabus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.