Malpensa Airport to Lugano by train
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Overview: trains from Malpensa Airport to Lugano
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Thinking about travelling from Malpensa Airport to Lugano by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.
Train cost from Malpensa Airport to Lugano
Ready to book tickets from Malpensa Airport to Lugano? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Malpensa Airport and Lugano typically run £25.32.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit £25.
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 6 months in advance.
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Train times for travel between Malpensa Airport and Lugano
If you are taking the train from Malpensa Airport to Lugano, you will have 32 trains each day (with a departure every 45 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:19. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:19. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:19, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:19.
What are the travel time and distance for trains from Malpensa Airport to Lugano?
On this route spanning 46 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.
How early can you book train tickets between Malpensa Airport and Lugano?
Tickets along this route go on sale 6 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.
Maximising your travels to Lugano
For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Lugano.
FAQs about the train journey from Malpensa Airport to Lugano
Want to know more about your journey from Malpensa Airport to Lugano? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Malpensa Airport and Lugano covers 46 kilometres.
The lowest price available on this route is £25.32. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around £25. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .
Tickets for travel between Malpensa Airport to Lugano are available 6 months before departure.
The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.
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