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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 an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $519.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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$58 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $519 Average price | $180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Lucerne
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Lucerne, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucerne:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $126 (€106).
A bus is $461 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $519 (€436).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $180 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $122 (€102). The journey takes 6h 59m versus 5h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Lucerne
How to get from Bologna to Lucerne by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Lucerne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:55 PM 7h25 Bologna 8:20 PM Lucerne $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:55 PM 7h25 Bologna 8:20 PM Lucerne $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:15 AM 7h10 Bologna 2:25 PM Lucerne $55 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:20 PM 8h00 Bologna 3:20 AM Lucerne $43 1 One-way 0 transfers6:20 PM 8h00 Bologna 2:20 AM Lucerne $53 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Lucerne:
A bus is $68 (€57) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $126 (€106).
A bus is $461 (€387) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Lucerne costing on average $519 (€436).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 17m.
Bus takes on average 7h 29m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Turin 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).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lucerne by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Twin Jet, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss to go to Lucerne by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity to go to Lucerne by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
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