Comfort
Volkswagen Passat
BMW 5
BMW 5
4 pax
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Private transfer from Milan to Lugano with Bycar is one of the best ways to get to the hotel. Travel time is 1.3 h from Milan airport Malpensa and 1.5 h from Milan city center (due to traffic jams, the journey can be 0.5 h longer). The distance to Lugano from Milan is 75 km, from Malpensa 78 km. Transfer price from Milan 170€ for an Comfort class car; 190€ for a Business class passenger car; 200€ for a Premium class minivan. We will inform you of our driver's contacts in advance. He will meet you at the airport with a sign, help with your luggage and drive you to the door of your hotel and help with your luggage. In the car you will find drinking water, Wi-Fi and child car seats upon request. We provide transfers 24/7. We are always ready to answer your questions via WhatsApp or email.
Lugano is located 75 km from Malpensa Airport. The road goes via the ABMPX motorway. The journey by car usually takes about 1.3 h, excluding traffic jams.
If you go to Lugano from the center of Milan, you will need to go via the ABMIL motorway. The journey will take about 1.5 h and you will have to travel about 78 km.
On holidays or in the morning from Monday to Friday, travel time may increase by +0.5 h because of traffic jams.
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ByCAR has received the "Travelers' Choice 2025" award from Tripadvisor this year, which reflects the high quality of our services and our attentive approach to our clients. |
If you are planning a trip from Milan to Lugano, you can read our client's reviews on TripAdviser. They describe our services in sufficient detail: the behavior and punctuality of the drivers, how our call center employees communicate with tourists, the condition and cleanliness of the cars, as well as how the transfers are carried out in general and what impressions they leave on passengers. You can also write on social networks or on the TripAdviser page how you liked the transfer with our driver.
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David (Aug 2025)
The Second Time We Use Your Service. We had doubts about what places to visit and the driver was very kind to explain how excellent communication with the Enterprise team. I'll recommend it to my friends. Thank you very much
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Irene Deutsch (July 2025)
Our flight was delayed for hours - our driver was there waiting for us as we came out. Brilliant service polite and efficient. Could not fault service from booking to arrival at our destination.
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James C. (July 2025)
Excellent service and punctual and professional at all times. Cars are comfortable and modern. Drivers Excellent and helpful
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Jemma M. (June 2025)
Excellent efficient service, great communication and organisation.
We had our flight cancelled, they messaged us straight away to check in and was very patient and understanding.They then changed our transfer without hesitation to the next day with no problems and Stan our driver was also in communication throughout our journey and waiting for us on arrival. Car was immaculate and drivers services and manners were very good. Would definitely use Bycar again.
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ByCar transfer to Lugano from Milan or Milan airport can cost differently. The price depends on the class and capacity of the car, as well as the time of the transfer (day or night). A passenger car of comfort class costs 170 euros (for example Volkswagen Passat). For a group of more than 4 passengers, you can order a Premium van Mercedes V class for 200 euros. Do not forget that for additional waiting (when stopping on the way to a store or restaurant), you must pay an extra 60-80 euros per hour.
| Car class | Price |
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| Comfort | 170€ |
| Comfort van | 180€ |
| Business | 190€ |
| Business van | 190€ |
| Premium van | 200€ |
ByCAR provides transfers in all kinds of vehicles. People come to Lugano in different groups and with various requests. Some need passenger cars of Comfort class like Volkswagen Passat, some prefer Business class like Mercedes E class. If a group of tourists consists of 5-6 passengers, we can offer Renault Trafic or more luxurious Mercedes V-class. For 20-40 people there are buses or you can leave in several vans.
The transfer time from Milan to Lugano is about 1.5 h. From Malpensa Airport you can drive about 1.3 h. But if you have your transfer in the morning or evening during the week, or on holidays, the trip will most likely take 0.5h longer, due to the fact that at this time there are big traffic jams.
So that you are not late for the plane or for a meeting, we always discuss the departure time with you and check it additionally a day before the transfer.
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You order a transfer on our website |
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We send you a confirmation and contact details |
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Our driver meets you at the airport arrival with a sign |
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The driver takes you to your hotel or apartment in Lugano |
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You make the balance payment to the driver |
A taxi ride from Milan to Lugano is a common and, in some cases, quite convenient way of traveling. Taxi drivers are waiting for you near the exits of the Malpensa airport terminals. Ask the driver and he will take you to Lugano. If you are traveling from the center of Milan, then the hotel reception will call you a taxi or you can stop it on the street.
However, the taxi service has some significant disadvantages compared to the transfer.
1) The price is 15-20% higher than the transfer. It is not fixed, but consists of many parameters: how many passengers and suitcases, time of day, whether you will be stuck in traffic jams, depends on the day of the week or a holiday. That is, you will find out how much you need to pay only at the end of the trip and this surprise is rarely pleasant.
2) A poor choice of cars. Mostly these are economy class cars (Toyota Prius or similar), they are not in very good condition and cleanliness. Business class cars among taxis are almost impossible to find. It is necessary to take into account that almost all cars are small sedans, among them there are almost no vans, for large groups of 5-8 passengers. as a result, you need to get into the next car in line, whichever arrives, that's what you take.
3) You can wait a long time for a taxi, because if many planes arrive at the airport at the same time, there are not enough cars for everyone and you will need to wait until someone returns.
4) Communication with the driver is often difficult, because most of them only know Italian. Therefore, if you need to stop at a restaurant or a store on the way, or pick up the keys to your apartment, explaining this will be extremely difficult. Do not forget to prepare in advance how to explain to the taxi driver where you are going, so that he does not take you to another place.
A taxi from the center of Milan to Lugano costs about 260 € (for a passenger car). If you are traveling from Malpensa airport, then about 240 €. The price may be higher if you get stuck in traffic, have a lot of luggage, arrive late or book a large van. It takes about 1.5 h to get to Lugano by taxi.
Basic taxi rates:
Price for 1 km of travel = 1.32€
Price for 1 hour of waiting = 34.48€
They increase if you drive for a long time or are too slow.
Pick-up price:
Workdays (from 06:00 to 21:00) = 4.10€
Weekends (from 06:00 to 21:00) = 6.60€
Night (from 21:00 to 06:00) = 7.90€
We try very hard to ensure that transfers from Milan to Lugano always take place in comfortable conditions, on time and meet all your wishes. In order to do this, you need to take into account some important points that we have described in this section.
Upon your arrival at Milan Airport Malpensa, locating our designated driver is a seamless process. After retrieving your baggage, our driver will be awaiting your arrival at the exit from the arrival zone, holding a sign bearing your name or surname.
The driver will meet you at Malpensa airport with a sign, or will wait for you in the hotel lobby if you are traveling to Lugano from Milan. However, in high season there are many tourists everywhere and it is difficult to spot a person with a sign in the crowd. Therefore, we send our clients the WhatsApp number of their driver so that they can write to each other or send each other geolocation. Connect to Wi-Fi in advance or activate roaming on your phone to stay in touch and not waste time searching.
Our drivers track your arrival time on the airport app or website. The driver will wait for you if your flight is delayed. However, if your flight is delayed for several hours, we may have to look for another car for you, because the first car may leave for the next transfer. In any case, one of our main tasks is to ensure that you are not left without a transfer upon arrival at the airport.
It is important to remember that the cost of the transfer includes 1 hour of waiting after the plane lands. If the driver picks you up from a hotel or apartment in Milan, then the free wait lasts 20 minutes. The subsequent wait costs 60-80 euros per hour depending on the class of the car (our operator will inform you of the exact price in advance when booking a car). In the event that you need to spend more time at the airport after your plane lands, please notify our employee about this in advance when booking, then the driver will arrive at the airport later and you will not have to pay for additional waiting.
If you want to stop by a store, have lunch at a restaurant or pick up the keys to your apartment on the way, this is also charged an additional 60-80 euros per hour.
When booking a transfer from Milan to Lugano, we ask you to provide as much accurate and detailed information about your luggage as possible: the exact number of suitcases, their dimensions, the presence of non-standard luggage (for example, a baby carriage), the exact amount of hand luggage, etc. This information is extremely important, because there are situations when passengers take more luggage or larger suitcases, as a result of which they do not fit into the booked car. Because of this, you have to call a second car, spend a lot of time on it and pay for it additionally.
Our call center operator will send you a letter with the dimensions of the suitcases, we ask you to study it and provide the exact parameters of your luggage, especially if you have a lot of it.
Suitcases are generally available in sizes S, M, D and XL. The exact dimensions are described below.
Size "S": height 48-53 cm; width 32-35 cm; thickness 20-23 cm
Size "M": height 58-63 cm; width 39-42 cm; thickness 23-26 cm
Size "L": height 65-70 cm; width 47-50 cm; thickness 26-29 cm
Size "XL": height 74-80 cm; width 51-54 cm; thickness 30-32 cm
Of course, passengers take with them not only suitcases. Luggage can consist of bags of various sizes, backpacks, laptops, strollers, packages, musical instruments, sports equipment. All this accumulates and ultimately takes up a lot of space.
Therefore, inform about all your things so that you can calmly and comfortably travel in a car adequately selected for your group of passengers.
If you want to book a transfer from Milan to Lugano, you need to choose a car so that the trip goes smoothly and easily, without leaving a bad impression and without spoiling your subsequent vacation. When booking a transfer, the main characteristics of the vehicle include: the possible number of passengers and the class of the vehicle.
Small car: designed for a group of 2-3 people, with a small amount of luggage (1-2 L suitcases, several pieces of hand luggage). Such cars include Skoda Octavia, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Jetta.
Large sedan or SUV: they can already travel 4 passengers, fit a 2-liter suitcase and more hand luggage. If the car is an SUV or station wagon, then even more luggage fits. Such cars as Skoda Kodiak, Volkswagen Passat SV, Volkswagen Touareg.
Van and minibuse:they are ordered if 5-8 passengers are traveling or when you want more space in the car, especially on long trips. There are different body bases: Standard, Long and Extra Long. Depending on this, the trunk can accommodate from 4 to 9 L or XL suitcases, plus hand luggage and sports equipment. Vans include: Ford Tourneo, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Caravelle, Mercedes Vito and V-Class.
Buses come in different sizes, with a capacity of up to 10, 14, 20, 40 and 50 people. Such as Mercedes Sprinter or Scania. The trunk can accommodate 10-50 suitcases of various sizes and (depending on the type of bus). If there is a lot of luggage, you can additionally order a trailer for it.
Our call center operator will listen to all your wishes and collect all the information about your luggage, after which he will offer you a choice of car options that can fit your group.
The level of comfort of the car and its equipment are the next criteria for choosing a car for a transfer from Milan to Lugano.
Economy class: mainly small cars, with standard interior trim, a small trunk and limited functionality. These are cars for just getting around, without any special frills. Economy class includes the following models: Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus, Fiat Scudo or Citroen Jumpy vans.
Comfort class: these cars have more space in the cabin and in the trunk, higher quality materials are used for the trim of the car, a more comfortable ride (Volkswagen Passat, Tesla S or Toyota Camry, as well as vans such as Renault Trafic and Volkswagen Caravelle.
Business class: transfers in these cars are more expensive but also more comfortable and prestigious than in the previous two. These include Mercedes E-class and Mercedes Vito.
Premium class: most often these are Mercedes S-class, BMW 7, Audi A8 and Mercedes V-class vans. These cars have maximum space for passengers, exquisite trim levels, functional and comfortable seats, as well as a soft, pleasant ride.
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Write to info@bycar.su |
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Fill out the order form on the transfer page |
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Send a message to WhatsApp or Viber |
How to pay for the transfer:
The transfer price includes:
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Experienced English-speaking drivers |
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Meeting you with a sign displaying your name |
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Fixed price |
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No extra charge if your flight is delayed |
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Road toll included |
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Free child seats |
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Wi-Fi |
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12 years of experience |
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We work in 8 countries in Europe |
What is the fastest way to get from Milan Airport Malpensa to Lugano?
You can get from Milan to Lugano in different ways. Of course, the fastest option is a helicopter flight, but it is rarely used due to the price. Therefore, people prefer to get to Lugano by car (taxi or transfer). Travel time: from Malpensa airport about 1.3 h, and from the center of Milan about 1.5 h (in high traffic it can be longer by 0.5 h).
How much does a taxi cost from Milan Airport Malpensa to Lugano?
The price of a taxi from Milan to Lugano cannot be determined in advance, as it is made up of several variables: the number of passengers, the size and amount of luggage, departure time and waiting in traffic jams, working days or weekends. As a result, the price of a taxi from Malpensa airport to Lugano is about 240€, and from the city of Milan in the region of 260€.
What is the distance from Milan Airport Malpensa to Lugano?
Lugano is located approximately 75 km from Malpensa airport and 78 km from Milan city centre. The journey by car usually takes about 1.5 h, the exact travel time depends on traffic.
How long does the transfer from Milan Airport Malpensa to Lugano take?
Transfer to Lugano from Malpensa airport takes about 1.3 h, and from Milan about 1.5 h. However, on holidays, due to the influx of tourists, you can go longer. Also on weekdays or in the morning from 08:00 to 09:00 and in the evening from 17:00 to 18:00, the travel time will increase by 0.5 h.
