How to travel from Bologna to Lucerne

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Lucerne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Lucerne is a bus with an average price of $49.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucerne:

A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $102.

A bus is $653 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $702.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Lucerne is by train with an average journey time of 5h 13m.

Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 57m.

Flight takes on average 15h 11m.

The distance from Bologna to Lucerne is approximately 229 miles (369 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Lucerne is:

• Around 38 trains per day.
• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Lucerne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Lucerne:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Arth-Goldau.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Lucerne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Italo to go to Lucerne by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Lucerne by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Lucerne with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Lucerne often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Interlaken, Paris, Basel. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lucerne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lucerne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lucerne, you can enjoy a picturesque boat tour or scenic walk by Lake Lucerne, explore the charming Old Town with its cobblestone streets and historic landmarks, and visit the Richard Wagner Museum. Take a scenic cruise on Lake Lucerne for breathtaking mountain views or ride the world's steepest cogwheel railway to Mount Pilatus. Don't miss the historic Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument, and the interactive Swiss Museum of Transport. For panoramic views, visit Mount Pilatus via cable car or cogwheel railway and explore the medieval Museggmauer city wall with its nine towers.

To fully enjoy Lucerne's key attractions such as Mount Pilatus, Lake Lucerne, and the Chapel Bridge, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows ample time for exploration and experiencing the city's charm.