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Taking the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano in 1 hour 33 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 59 minutes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 33 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 117 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either Trenitalia and SBB trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano start from £26.83 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Lugano? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano by train
It takes an average of 1h 59m to travel from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano by train, over a distance of around 34 miles (55 km). There are normally 117 trains per day travelling from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano and tickets for this journey start from £26.83 when you book in advance.
| First train | 00:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:49 | |
| Departure station | Rho-Fiera Milano | |
| Arrival station | Lugano | |
| Journey time | From 1h 33m | |
| Distance | 34 miles (55 km) | |
| Frequency | 117 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £26.83 | |
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FAQs about the train journey from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano
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Trenitalia and SBB trains from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano
Trenitalia
SBB
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
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The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Trenitalia Eurocity classes from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano
Compare the different travel classes offered by Trenitalia Eurocity when travelling from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano.
Second Class
From spacious armchairs to at-seat power sockets and reading lights, you’ve got everything you need to enjoy your journey in EuroCity's Second Class.
- Seat reservation
- Power sockets
- Clothes hanger
- Reading light
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- More legroom
First Class
In addition to all the services available in Second Class, you’ll get to enjoy extra-wide and comfier seats, more legroom, and an at-seat catering service in EuroCity’s First Class:
- Seat reservation
- Power sockets
- Clothes hanger
- Reading light
- Luggage storage
- Free WiFi
- Bar/restaurant carriage
- More legroom
Onboard services on Trenitalia Eurocity
Discover more about the onboard services offered on trains from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano.
- You can take your bags on board Trenitalia's Eurocity trains free of charge.
- In most cases, there are no luggage size limits – you can even travel with musical instruments and sports equipment. You’ll just need to make sure that your luggage is compatible with the space available on board.
- You’ll find a Bar-Bistrò on Eurocity trains that are travelling between Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
- A minibar trolley service is also available – you can choose from a wide range of snacks and drinks.
Free WiFi is available on Eurocity Giruno trains.
Children under 4 can travel for free if they're accompanied by an adult and don't occupy a seat.
Not all Eurocity trains allow you to take your bike on board – you’ll need to check in advance if you can travel with your bike. If that’s the case, you’ll need to buy a ticket and book your bike space before departure at the ticket office.
Guide and assistance dogs can travel for free and don't need a ticket.
All of Trenitalia’s Eurocity trains offer dedicated spaces to passengers with disabilities.
A quiet area (or Area Silenzio) is available on all Eurocity Giruno trains.
Cheap train tickets from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Rho-Fiera Milano to Lugano by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.