Rosehill Limeuhu12 one more question, Are arcobaleno tickets always available or do I have to buy them in advance?
RolandP Hello Rosehill They are always available. Note, they are valid 4 hours only, thus you must select the right departure time! Kind regards, Roland
Rosehill RolandP O.K. Noted. I think I will buy return ticket so the ticket will be valid for the whole day. Thank you
Danhiel Rosehill Please note that you can use this ticket only in regional trains in Italy, for the EC (Eurocity) other tickets and seat reservations are mandatory.
Rosehill Danhiel noted. I am going to take train number S9 according to SBB website. Is it regional train?
Danhiel Rosehill Are you sure to take the S9? Usually the best regional trains are the RE80 from Milano Centrale to Lugano, without change.
Rosehill Danhiel because RE80 takes much longer time than S9. S9 needs a change in Monza but takes only 1h32m . Meanwhile RE80 needs 2h10m from Milan to Lugano.
Danhiel Rosehill The RE80 starts at Milano Centrale. You search probably from another station in Milan.
Krist When are you travelling? Normally RE80 takes only 1h15. That is even faster than the EC services…
Danhiel Rosehill Now it is clear. S9 is also a regional train and you can use your Arcobaleno ticket.