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Compare train and bus for Bellinzona to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bellinzona to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €61, while a train costs an average of €61.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 4m faster (1h 48m by train vs 1h 52m by car) and roughly €10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€61 vs €70). 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.
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Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bellinzona to Lucerne is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:59 AM 2h42 Bellinzona 11:41 AM Lucerne €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:59 AM 2h42 Bellinzona 11:41 AM Lucerne €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:17 AM 1h24 Bellinzona 10:41 AM Lucerne €67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bellinzona and Lucerne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bellinzona station and arrive in Lucerne station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Menaggio and arrive in Varenna.
- Travel with SBB, Gotthard Panorama Express to go to Lucerne by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with SBB, Gotthard Panorama Express.
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