The cheapest and fastest trains from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale
Cheapest price
$90
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
6 h 55 m
Average duration
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
430 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $90.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lausanne for Bologna Centrale on Thu, May 14, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct trains cover the 430 km distance in an average of 7 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 55 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest trains will take 7 h 46 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.
5:10 AM7h46Lausanne12:56 PMBologna Centrale$901One-way0 transfers
1:10 PM6h55Lausanne8:05 PMBologna Centrale$1351One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM6h55Lausanne7:05 PMBologna Centrale$1541One-way0 transfers
1:10 PM6h55Lausanne8:05 PMBologna Centrale$1351One-way0 transfers
12:10 PM6h55Lausanne7:05 PMBologna Centrale$1541One-way0 transfers
5:10 AM7h46Lausanne12:56 PMBologna Centrale$901One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Bologna Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $96.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$136 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $281 Average price | $274 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 32m Average total duration 9h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale:
A bus is $62 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale costing on average $136 (€109).
A bus is $207 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale costing on average $281 (€225).
Other travel options to Bologna Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 2m.
Flight takes on average 11h 45m.
The journey is about 41m faster (5h 33m by train vs 6h 14m by car) and roughly $138 (€111) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($136 (€109) vs $274 (€220)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Lausanne to Bologna Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Lausanne to Bologna Centrale trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:10 AM Lausanne | 7h46 | 12:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Lausanne | 6h55 | 7:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Lausanne | 6h55 | 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale
Trains from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€64) but you can travel from only $48 (€39) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 13:10. The fastest train covers the 267 miles (430 km) distance in 6h 55m.
Distance 267 miles (430 km) |
Average train duration 5h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€64) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 55m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 1:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale trainsTrenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lausanne and Bologna Centrale from $48 (€39). 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 Lausanne to Bologna Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale 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 Bologna Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lausanne to Bologna Centrale
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue du Simplon.
- Cafe du Grutli
- Le Chalet Suisse
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Beau-Rivage Palace
- Lausanne Palace
- Hotel Continental
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 440 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to France, Germany, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M2
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- 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
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