The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Lucerne
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$112
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
46
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 $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 46 trains that leave Bologna for Lucerne on Wed, May 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 13 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 Wed, May 13 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.
EuroCity 309:06 AM5h36Bologna Centrale2:42 PMArth-Goldau$821One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474+
EuroCity 241:50 PM5h52Bologna Centrale7:42 PMArth-Goldau$841One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+
EuroCity 263:50 PM5h52Bologna Centrale9:42 PMArth-Goldau$841One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2470+
EuroCity 2011:50 AM5h52Bologna Centrale5:42 PMArth-Goldau$841One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466+
EuroCity 169:50 AM5h52Bologna Centrale3:42 PMArth-Goldau$841One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+
EuroCity 3212:36 PM4h06Bologna Centrale4:42 PMArth-Goldau$1111One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
EuroCity 265:36 PM4h06Bologna Centrale9:42 PMArth-Goldau$1111One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+
EuroCity 286:36 PM4h06Bologna Centrale10:42 PMArth-Goldau$1621One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9512+
EuroCity 1509:36 AM4h06Bologna Centrale1:42 PMArth-Goldau$1361One-way1 transfer
FRECCIAROSSA 9514+
EuroCity 201:36 PM4h06Bologna Centrale5:42 PMArth-Goldau$1211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $195.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price | $50 Average price Cheapest | $717 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 5h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 11m Average total duration 15h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Bologna to Lucerne:
A bus is $56 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $104 (€83).
A bus is $669 (€533) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $717 (€572).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Flight takes on average 15h 11m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Trenitalia.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bologna to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lucerne trains for today, Tuesday, May 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 12 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h54 | 11:00 AM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 752+ EuroCity 12 | 5:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 10:42 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 2458+ EuroCity 14 | 5:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h49 | 11:42 AM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2460+ EuroCity 178 | 6:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h13 | 1:11 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 1:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2462+ EuroCity 150 | 7:50 AM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 2:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
EuroCity 30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h36 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 0 transfersDirect | |
EuroCity 30 | 9:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h54 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 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 | 4h34 | 3:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9616+ EuroCity 30 | 10:26 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h16 | 2:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
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 32 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 5:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9524+ EuroCity 32 | 12:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 4:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h39 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 606+ EuroCity 22 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h57 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
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 | 4h24 | 7:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9532+ EuroCity 22 | 2:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 6:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h56 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 608+ EuroCity 36 | 3:04 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h38 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 7:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9584+ EuroCity 24 | 3:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 8:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h10 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2478+ EuroCity 26 | 3:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h52 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 8:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9540+ EuroCity 36 | 4:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 9:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 5h48 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 590+ EuroCity 28 | 4:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 6h06 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 9:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 5:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 10:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 11:00 PM Zug station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 6:36 PM Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 10:42 PM Arth-Goldau | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Lucerne
Trains from Bologna to Lucerne run on average 38 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€46) but you can travel from only $33 (€27) by bus.
There are 1 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 5h 36m.
Distance 229 miles (369 km) |
Average train duration 5h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€46) |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 36m |
First train 12:20 AM |
Last train 8:18 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Italo from Bologna to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Lucerne from $33 (€27). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna to 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna to Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- 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.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, with spaces for short-term and long-term parking.
- CA.FÉ MAZZINI
- Gelateria Mazzini
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Camplus Mazzini
- Hotel Blumen
- Hotel Sant'Orsola City House
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving regional trains.
- Bus: Several local bus lines available
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