How far is Lugano from Milano by coach?

The distance between Milano and Lugano by coach is approximately 40 miles (64 km).

Is there a way to reach Lugano from Milano without a car?

The best way to go from Milano to Lugano without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Milano to Lugano from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:10	Lampugnano	1h 45m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	07:10	Lampugnano	1h 45m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	07:10	Lampugnano	1h 45m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:55	Lampugnano	1h 10m	21:05	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Lampugnano	1h 10m	16:30	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	06:35	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 35m	09:10	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Lampugnano	1h 10m	16:30	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	19:55	Lampugnano	1h 10m	21:05	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Lampugnano	1h 10m	16:30	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	15:40	Lampugnano	1h 20m	17:00	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:55	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Lampugnano	1h 10m	16:30	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	19:55	Lampugnano	1h 10m	21:05	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	08:45	Lampugnano bus station	1h 15m	10:00	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	00:50	Lampugnano	1h 45m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

40 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £106	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £41	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £15	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milano and Lugano?

Stops in Milano

A
Piazza I Maggio, 1
Piazza I Maggio, 1, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italy
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B
Molino Dorino
Molino Dorino, 20151 Milano, Italy
C
Lampugnano
Via Giulio Natta, 228, 20151 Milano, 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

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,165 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11165 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 Wi-Fi. BlaBlaCar Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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.

30 May 2025

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.3

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

4.5/560,834 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

CH Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Milano to Lugano

How far is Lugano from Milano by coach?
The distance between Milano and Lugano by coach is approximately 40 miles (64 km).
Is there a way to reach Lugano from Milano without a car?
The best way to go from Milano to Lugano without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

25/11

£8

26/11

£10

Today

£8

28/11

£8

29/11

£8

30/11

£8

01/12

£7

02/12

£7

The cheapest trip from Milano to Lugano was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £35 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 £7, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus 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.