[ ](https://wa.me/393358210912?text=Hello%20MilanobyCar%2C%20I%20would%20like%20to%20book%20the+Venice+private+day+tour+from+Milan.) Lugano Weather-- Private Day Trip from Milan — Since 1993# Lugano & Morcote *Private Day Trip from Milan to Switzerland* Across the Swiss border to Lake Lugano: the arcades and lakefront of Lugano, then the village of Morcote on the water. Door-to-door by private Mercedes, 8 hours, fixed price from **€600** per car. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/393358210912)[+39 335 821 0912](tel:+393358210912) Book this day trip Lake Lugano & Morcote · private and tailor-made ## Book this day trip See the price for your car now, then send the request: we confirm the driver and send a secure payment link. The itinerary is yours to change: tell us your stops in the notes. - CarsMercedes E-Class up to 2 guests, V-Class up to 6 - Pick-upYour hotel in Milan, or Malpensa, Linate, Bergamo (+€60) - PaymentNothing now: we confirm, then send a secure link Instant price From Milan (hotel or address) Tour Lake Como: Como & Bellagio Vehicle Mercedes E-Class Passengers *01***Price now**Fixed, per vehicle *02***We confirm**Within a few hours by day, 8 hours max overnight *03***Pay by link**Secure link once confirmed **Weekday price.** Saturdays and Sundays +20%, Christmas, New Year, Easter and Ferragosto +50%. The exact price for your date shows on the next step. Date Pick-up time Flight number Hotel name or pick-up address Drop-off at a different place Drop-off place Extra hours *optional* Lead passenger Email Mobile on the day Anything we should know *optional* Website Nothing is charged now. We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. Cancellation as set out in our [terms](https://www.milanobycar.com/terms-and-conditions). Request received Thank you Your reference is We confirm the car and driver, usually within a few hours during the daytime and within 8 hours at most overnight (Italian time), then send you a secure payment link. 1993In Business Since NCCLicensed & Insured 80km from Milan Private Day Trip from Milan## Lugano and Morcote, a day in Italian-speaking Switzerland Lugano is about 80 km from Milan, just across the border in the Swiss canton of Ticino, where Italian is spoken but everything else, from the currency to the pace of traffic, is Swiss. The city sits on a bay of Lake Lugano between two mountains, Monte San Salvatore and Monte Brè, with arcaded streets, a long lakefront park and a modern arts centre, the LAC. A few kilometres south, Morcote climbs from the lake to the church of Santa Maria del Sasso. It is the easiest of our international [day trips from Milan](https://www.milanobycar.com/day-trip-from-milan). With a private car the border is a formality: the Swiss motorway vignette is handled by us and included, and you only need your passport or ID card. Remember that Switzerland uses the Swiss franc; cards are widely accepted. Unlike our Lake Como days, this one leaves Italy, so it suits travellers who want to add a second country to their trip. **The price is per vehicle, not per person**: from **€600** with an E-Class for two, from **€680** with a V-Class for up to six. ### Lugano & Morcote Day at a Glance DepartureDoor-to-door, Milan hotel or airport Distanceabout 80 km each way · A9 and Swiss A2 Driveabout 1 h 15 min each way Package8 hours · 150 km included Extra hours€75 (E) · €85 (V) Group sizePrivate · up to 6 (V-Class) HighlightsLugano lakefront · Via Nassa · Morcote · Santa Maria del Sasso [Book Your Lugano Day](#mci-book) ![Lugano lakefront with Monte San Salvatore](https://www.milanobycar.com/images/2025/01/23/chauffeur-service-lugano-switzerland.webp)Lugano ![Lugano lakefront with Monte San Salvatore (detail)](https://www.milanobycar.com/images/Blog/hotel-splendide-royal-luxury-lugano.webp)Lugano Suggested Itinerary — Fully Customisable## Lugano & Morcote Day Trip Itinerary Lugano in the morning, Morcote in the afternoon, with an optional ride up Monte San Salvatore. **Tailor-made, always.** This itinerary is our suggestion only: every MilanobyCar day trip is tailor-made. Change the stops, the order and the timing as you like, or tell us your own plan in the booking notes. **Your driver, your local insider.** Our chauffeurs are not licensed tour guides and do not guide you inside museums or sites, but they know these places well from years on the road: ask them for the best viewpoints, where to eat, where to stroll and how to avoid the busiest spots. If you would like a licensed guide, we can book one for you. Departure ### Pick-up at your hotel in Milan Your driver meets you in the lobby. Bring passports or ID cards for everyone. The A9 leads past Como to the border at Chiasso, then the Swiss A2 to Lugano. From Malpensa the day can start at arrivals. Depart around 9:00Included in package Lugano ### Piazza della Riforma, Via Nassa and the lakefront The main square opens onto the lake; Via Nassa runs behind it under arcades lined with boutiques. The church of Santa Maria degli Angioli holds Bernardino Luini’s large Passion fresco of 1529, and the lakeside path leads to the LAC arts centre and the Parco Ciani. Around 10:15–12:30Free to walk Lunch ### Lunch in Lugano or by the lake Ticino cooking mixes Italian and Alpine: risotto, polenta, local cheeses and Merlot from the canton’s vineyards. Your driver can suggest places in town or on the lake and book a table. Around 12:30–14:00Meal not included Monte San Salvatore ### Optional: the funicular from Paradiso From March to November a funicular climbs from Lugano-Paradiso to the summit, a little over 900 m, in about 12 minutes, for a view over the whole lake. Allow an hour or more, or skip it for more time in Morcote. Optional, 14:00–15:00Ticket not included Morcote ### The lakeside village and Santa Maria del Sasso Voted the most beautiful village in Switzerland in 2016, Morcote has arcaded houses on the water and a stairway of about 400 steps up to the church of Santa Maria del Sasso and its terraced cemetery. The subtropical Parco Scherrer is open from mid-March to early November. 14:15–15:45Park ticket not included Return ### Back to Milan Along the lake via Melide and the A2 to the border, then the A9 to Milan. Drop-off at your hotel, Malpensa or Linate. Back around 17:00Extra hours bookable Fixed Rates — Updated October 2026## Lugano & Morcote Day Trip Prices — 8-Hour Private Car Prices are **per vehicle** for the whole 8-hour day with 150 km included, whatever the number of passengers. Saturdays and Sundays +20%, major holidays +50%, airport pick-up +€60. **Extra hours €75 with the E-Class, €85 with the V-Class**, bookable in the form below. Mercedes E-Class Up to 2 passengers from **€600**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Families & groups Mercedes V-Class Up to 6 passengers from **€680**8-hour package · per vehicle - •Door-to-door from your Milan hotel - •English-speaking chauffeur - •8 hours · 150 km included [Book This](#mci-book) Mercedes S-Class 2 passengers · Premium On Request8-hour package · per vehicle - •Executive luxury sedan - •English-speaking chauffeur [Request Quote](https://www.milanobycar.com/contact-us) #### Included in the price - ✓Private Mercedes and English-speaking chauffeur for the whole day - ✓Door-to-door pick-up and return in Milan - ✓Fuel, motorway tolls and parking for the car - ✓Swiss motorway vignette - ✓Bottled water on board - ✓Child seats on request, free of charge - ✓Driver waiting while you visit #### Not included — paid separately - ✕Funicular tickets (Monte San Salvatore, Monte Brè) - ✕Parco Scherrer and museum tickets - ✕Boat trips on Lake Lugano - ✕Meals and drinks - ✕Licensed local guide (bookable on request) The Route## Milan to Lugano: The Route About 80 km on the A9 past Como to the Chiasso border, then the Swiss A2 to Lugano: around 1 hour 15 minutes. Morcote is about 20 minutes south of Lugano along the lake. A9 · A2 Milan – Lugano · lake roadAirportsPossible stops Frequently Asked Questions## Lugano Day Trip from Milan — FAQ How far is Lugano from Milan? About 80 km. The drive takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on the A9 to the Chiasso border and the Swiss A2, longer at border rush hours. Morcote is about 20 minutes south of Lugano. What documents and money do we need? A valid passport or ID card for every passenger, including children, as you cross an international border; non-EU visitors should check that their visa covers Switzerland. Switzerland uses the Swiss franc; cards are widely accepted. The Swiss motorway vignette is included. How much does a private day trip from Milan to Lugano and Morcote cost? From €600 per car with a Mercedes E-Class (up to 2 passengers) and from €680 with a V-Class (up to 6), for 8 hours with 150 km included. Saturdays and Sundays are +20%, major holidays +50%, and extra hours cost €75 (E-Class) or €85 (V-Class). Can we combine Lugano with Lake Como? Yes. Como is on the way, so a stop on the lakefront fits easily, and with extra hours you can return along the Lake Como shore via Menaggio. We confirm the plan and price before you pay. Can the car take us into the centre of Lugano? Much of the old centre is pedestrian, so your driver drops you on the lakefront near Piazza della Riforma and collects you there. In Morcote you are dropped on the lake road by the village. Is a guide included? No. Your driver is not a licensed tour guide and does not guide you inside the sites, but after years on these roads he knows Lugano and Morcote well and can recommend the best viewpoints, places and restaurants, and give you practical tips for the day. A licensed local guide can be booked on request. ### Lugano by private car or by train? Direct trains from Milan Centrale reach Lugano in about an hour and a quarter, but Morcote is not on the railway and needs a bus or a boat from Lugano. A private car covers both, crosses the border without changes and brings you home from Morcote directly. ### Why go to Lugano and Morcote? It is Switzerland with an Italian accent: lakefront promenades and mountains straight out of the water, orderly streets and quiet lake villages. Morcote, with its arcades, steep stairways and gardens, is one of the most photographed places on the lake. ### How much is a Lugano day trip? MilanobyCar charges a fixed price per car: from €600 for two passengers in a Mercedes E-Class and from €680 for up to six in a V-Class, for 8 hours with 150 km included, driver, fuel, tolls, parking and the Swiss vignette. Weekends +20%, holidays +50%. 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