Travel from Lugano by public transport

Lugano, Canton of Ticino, Switzerland: compare public transport by train, bus, ferry and flight. Choose a destination to see every connection, the number of changes and estimated fares.

Operators from Lugano

  • Trenitalia
  • SBB CFF FFS
  • Trenord

Destinations from Lugano

Day trips

Under 2½ hours door to door, close enough to go and come back the same day.

Destination Fastest journey Price
Lugano to Milan Direct
Served by Trenitalia · SBB CFF FFS · Trenord
1 hour, 20 minutes
~€6–12

Journey times are between stations on the fastest connection; door-to-door times include local transport from the city centre. Prices are estimates; check the final fare with the operator.

Airports near Lugano

  • LUG
    Lugano Airport
    4 km
  • ZJI
    Locarno airfield
    18 km
  • MXP
    Milan–Malpensa "Silvio Berlusconi" Airport
    46 km

Travel to Lugano

Frequently asked questions

Where can I travel from Lugano by public transport?
From Lugano you can travel to destinations such as Milan. Open a route to compare every connection, or search for any other destination.
What is the quickest trip from Lugano?
The quickest listed trip is Lugano to Milan: about 1h 20min between stations, or 1h 33min door to door.
Which direct connections leave from Lugano?
You can travel from Lugano without changing to Milan.
How much does public transport from Lugano cost?
Estimated fares from Lugano include Milan ~€6–12. Prices are estimates; check the final fare with the operator.
Which airports serve Lugano?
Lugano is served by Lugano Airport (LUG, 4 km from the centre), Locarno airfield (ZJI, 18 km from the centre), Milan–Malpensa "Silvio Berlusconi" Airport (MXP, 46 km from the centre).
Which companies run trains and buses from Lugano?
Connections from Lugano are run by Trenitalia, SBB CFF FFS, Trenord, among others.