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Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price on Sep 26
$64
Average ticket price on Sep 26
$97
Fastest journey on Sep 26
4 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 26
4 h 6 m
Trains on Sep 26
44
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lucerne will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $64.
On Sat, Sep 26, we found 44 trains from Bologna to Lucerne, including 4 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 26 the direct trains cover the 369 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Sat, Sep 26 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 28
EuroCity 30
Intercity 590+
EuroCity 28
EuroCity 30
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 126
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
EuroCity 28
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 150
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
EuroCity 126
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+
EuroCity 24
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+
EuroCity 152The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lucerne trains for today, Friday, September 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+ EuroCity 20 | 11:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 152 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 152 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 · Regionale TTPER 2472+ EuroCity 22 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h50 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 18134 · Regionale TTPER 2472+ EuroCity 22 | 1:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h32 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 5:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+ EuroCity 20 | 1:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 6:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+ EuroCity 24 | 1:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h56 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 126 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 126 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h06 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 126 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 26 | |||||
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h49 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h07 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h13 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h11 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9504+ EuroCity 14 | 7:31 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h29 | 12:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+ EuroCity 178 | 8:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h35 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h54 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+ EuroCity 150 | 9:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+ EuroCity 16 | 9:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h34 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 152 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h30 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 152 | 11:12 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 11:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 4:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+ EuroCity 16 | 11:36 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 3:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Bologna to Lucerne run on average 43 times per day, taking around 4h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€45) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 229 miles (369 km) distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average train duration 4h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€45) |
Trains per day 43 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
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Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Luzern Verkehrshaus -> Luzern Bahnhof, Lucerne
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lucerne by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Lucerne trains use the Bologna Centrale to Arth-Goldau station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
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