How much is the bus ticket from Milano to Lugano?

The cheapest bus tickets from Milano to Lugano start at R 164. The average price for this route is around R 228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Milano to Lugano?

The average bus journey time from Milano to Lugano is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 49 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus .

Which bus companies service the Milano to Lugano route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , MarinoBus , Calanda Viaggi Reisen , GoOpti , ALSA .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milano to Lugano?

The earliest bus departs from Milano to Lugano at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milano to Lugano?

A bus trip from Milano to Lugano produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Milano to Lugano?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti , with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milano to Lugano?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Milano to Lugano?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti , with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Milano to Lugano?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Calanda Viaggi Reisen , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Milano to Lugano from R 145 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 6 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	23:10	Lampugnano bus station	1h 20m	00:30	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	23:55	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:10	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	1h 40m	22:50	Lugano	No tags
Bus	23:55	Milan Via Giuseppe Impastato	2h 40m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Lugano on 7 December
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	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 8 December
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	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 9 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	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 10 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 11 December
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 12 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	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 13 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	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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:25 PM CET.

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 R 62, 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 priceR 164 - R 2 385	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 601 - R 918	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 62 - R 335	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milano and Lugano?

Stops in Milano

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

3.5/511 541 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5952 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 199 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 11199 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 R 184

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

4/51 058 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

4.5/560 876 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 from Milano to Lugano by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Milano to Lugano?
The cheapest bus tickets from Milano to Lugano start at R 164. The average price for this route is around R 228. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Milano to Lugano?
The average bus journey time from Milano to Lugano is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 49 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by BlaBlaCar Bus.
Which bus companies service the Milano to Lugano route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, MarinoBus, Calanda Viaggi Reisen, GoOpti, ALSA.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Milano to Lugano?
The earliest bus departs from Milano to Lugano at 00:50. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Milano to Lugano?
A bus trip from Milano to Lugano produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Milano to Lugano?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is GoOpti, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 140 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Milano to Lugano?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company GoOpti has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Milano to Lugano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is GoOpti, with a punctuality rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Milano to Lugano?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Calanda Viaggi Reisen, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04/12

R 290

05/12

R 207

Today

R 207

07/12

R 166

08/12

R 166

09/12

R 166

10/12

R 156

11/12

R 145

The cheapest trip from Milano to Lugano was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of R 145

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 R 145 to R 485 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 R 145, which is on 2025-12-11.

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.