- Must visit
MASI Lugano
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 53 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bergamo to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bergamo to Lugano will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
It's difficult to get from Bergamo to Lugano without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bergamo to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €36 Average price | €68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bergamo to Lugano:
A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bergamo to Lugano costing on average €36.
Other travel options to Lugano take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 54m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €43. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €194 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €194 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €518 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €518 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €518 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €506 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €221 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €221 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €221 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €192 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €192 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €192 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €150 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €192 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €192 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €444 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €193 |
The table below shows live departures for Bergamo to Lugano buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Bergamo, Autostazione | 3h00 | 12:30 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Bergamo, Autostazione | 2h45 | 10:00 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bergamo to Lugano run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Lugano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lugano trip today.
Lugano’s leading art museum presents major modern and contemporary exhibitions in a striking lakeside cultural complex.
Intimate museum inside the church complex, famous for Bernardino Luini frescoes and Renaissance religious art of exceptional local importance.
Museum and archive dedicated to writer Hermann Hesse in nearby Montagnola. It is essential for literary fans and lovers of the Collina d’Oro setting.
Lugano’s elegant waterfront park offers flowerbeds, sculptures, and lake views. It is one of the city’s most relaxing and photogenic walking areas.
The city’s famous shopping street is lined with arcades, boutiques, and historic buildings. It is ideal for strolling through central Lugano.
Main square facing the lake and city hall, often animated by markets and events. It is the natural hub of Lugano’s historic center.
A rich polenta dish from Ticino, often topped with braised beef, rabbit, or cheese. It reflects the region's Alpine farming roots and northern Italian influence.
Slow-cooked beef braise in red wine, commonly served with polenta. It is a hearty Ticinese classic suited to the cooler mountain climate.
Lake fish such as perch or pike-perch, usually simply grilled or pan-fried. It showcases the fresh catch from nearby lakes in southern Switzerland.
Elegant Michelin-starred dining at Villa Principe Leopoldo, known for refined Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with panoramic views over Lugano.
Historic lakeside restaurant serving polished Ticinese and Italian dishes in a classic setting near Parco Ciani.
Traditional grotto-style venue above Lugano, appreciated for local specialties, grilled meats, polenta, and a rustic hillside atmosphere.
Very high by Swiss standards: hotels, dining, and local transport usually cost more than in nearby Italian cities and many European lake destinations.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Round up small taxi fares and café bills.
Official public transport app
Via Ciani, Lugano -> Piazza della Riforma, Lugano
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bergamo to Lugano by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bergamo to Lugano buses use the Bergamo, Autostazione to Lugano, Via Ciani station pair. Use this guide to compare Bergamo and Lugano bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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