What is the Malpensa Airport to Lugano train price?

The lowest price available on this route is €30.31. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around €30. Booking 7 days before departure ensures that prices are usually around .

When can I buy tickets for trains running from Malpensa Airport to Lugano?

Tickets for travel between Malpensa Airport to Lugano are available 6 months before departure.

How long does it take to get from Malpensa Airport to Lugano?

The fastest journey on this route takes 1 hour and 27 minutes.

Malpensa Airport to Lugano by train

Q: How far is it from Malpensa Airport to Lugano by train?

The train journey between Malpensa Airport and Lugano covers 46 kilometres.

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Overview: trains from Malpensa Airport to Lugano

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First train 06:19 View journey

Last train 23:19 View journey

Avg changes 0

Fastest journey 1hr 27m View journey

Distance (km) 46

Trains / day 32 View all

Cheapest journey €30.31 View journey

Avg journey time 1hr 33m

Train operators 4

Explore Malpensa Airport to Lugano by train

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 €30.31.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit €30.
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.

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FAQs about the train journey from Malpensa Airport to Lugano

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