Bus Milan to Lugano: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Milan to Lugano from various bus operators like FlixBus, MarinoBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	7:05 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/27/2026 5:25:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/27/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/27/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/27/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 15m	8:45 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:00 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/27/2026 8:45:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/27/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	7:05 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/28/2026 5:25:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/28/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 15m	8:45 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:00 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/28/2026 8:45:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/28/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	7:40 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:20 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/29/2026 7:40:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/29/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 35m	2:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	3:45 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/29/2026 2:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/29/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	7:05 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/29/2026 5:25:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/29/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/29/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	12:30 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/29/2026 11:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/30/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 25m	7:50 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:15 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/30/2026 7:50:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
FlixBus	1h 35m	2:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	3:45 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/30/2026 2:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/30/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
BlaBlaCar Bus	1h 10m	3:20 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	4:30 PM	Lugano	Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from BlaBlaCar Bus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/30/2026 3:20:00 PM to Bus Station, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
MarinoBus	2h 35m	6:35 AM	Milan	San Donato Bus Station	9:10 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$27	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from San Donato Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/30/2026 6:35:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	7:40 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:20 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/31/2026 7:40:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/31/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 35m	2:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	3:45 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/31/2026 2:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/31/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	7:05 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/31/2026 5:25:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/31/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 1/31/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	12:30 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 1/31/2026 11:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/1/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	7:40 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:20 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/1/2026 7:40:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 40m	5:25 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	7:05 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/1/2026 5:25:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/1/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/1/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	12:30 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/1/2026 11:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/2/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 15m	8:45 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:00 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/1/2026 8:45:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/1/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	7:40 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	9:20 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$8	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/2/2026 7:40:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/2/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 35m	2:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	3:45 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/2/2026 2:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/2/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 45m	9:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:55 PM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/2/2026 9:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/2/2026 10:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
FlixBus	1h 20m	11:10 PM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	12:30 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/2/2026 11:10:00 PM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/3/2026 12:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 15m	8:45 AM	Milan	Lampugnano Bus Station	10:00 AM	Lugano	Via Ciani Bus Stop	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Lampugnano Bus Station, Milan (Italy) at 2/2/2026 8:45:00 AM to Via Ciani Bus Stop, Lugano (Switzerland) arriving at 2/2/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Milan to Lugano is $8 on 2/1/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Milan and Lugano

See here how frequent the connections between Milan and Lugano are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Milan to Lugano. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Milan and Lugano.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 13 buses from Milan to Lugano, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Milan and Lugano, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Milan to Lugano

Compare all providers like FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaCar Bus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Milan to Lugano in one click! Book your bus ticket from Milan to Lugano starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	39.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Milan to Lugano

Every day, 5 buses from 3 bus companies leave Milan for Lugano: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/27/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

$27

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

$25

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

$12

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

$12

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

$11

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Milan to Lugano

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Milan to Lugano, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $8, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Milan to Lugano. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $9.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Milan to Lugano, with $8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $9.

How to save money travelling from Milan to Lugano

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Milan to Lugano in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Milan to Lugano, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Milan to Lugano are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Milan to Lugano

These are the most booked bus companies between Milan to Lugano from our users.

FlixBus from Milan to Lugano

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Milan to Lugano:

Cheapest Price	$8
Fastest Bus	1h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Last Bus	11:10 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	1/24/2026

BlaBlaCar Bus from Milan to Lugano

Here you will find the key facts about the BlaBlaCar Bus bus route Milan to Lugano:

Cheapest Price	$11
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	3:20 PM
Last Bus	3:20 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Milan and Lugano

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Milan and Lugano.

Lampugnano Bus Station

Via Giulio Natta Lampugnano

Rogoredo Bus Station

Via Cassinis Giovanni Battista 76

San Donato Bus Station

Via Giuseppe Impastato 25

Famagosta M2 Bus Stop

Del Ghisallo/Ai Laghi Bus Stop

Via Ciani Bus Stop

Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani

Noranco

Via Pian Scairolo 7

Bus Station

Via Basilea & Piazzale di Besso

Suvigliana, Funicolare

Central station

Palazzo delle stazione

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Milan to Lugano? Compare all modes of transports from Milan to Lugano.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Milan to Lugano

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Milan to Lugano? Or which bus companies serve the route Milan to Lugano? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Milan to Lugano bus

How much does a Milan Lugano bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 1h 40m to reach Lugano. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Milan to Lugano?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $27. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Lugano.

On average, how many connections are available from Milan to Lugano each day?

Every day, the Milan to Lugano bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Milan to Lugano take?

The fastest bus from Milan to Lugano is offered by BlaBlaCar Bus and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $11. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Milan to Lugano?

The earliest bus arriving in Lugano from Milan starts at 8:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Milan to Lugano?

The latest bus trip departing from Milan for Lugano starts at 11:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Milan Lugano route?

When traveling by bus from Milan to Lugano, passengers can travel with FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaCar Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Lugano?

You can check all the direct connections between Milan and Lugano by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaCar Bus.

What can I take with me on the Milan to Lugano bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Milan Lugano bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Milan Lugano bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Milan to Lugano on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Milan to Lugano

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Milan and to Lugano

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Milan and to Lugano. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!