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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lausanne to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $118.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$138 Average price | $76 Average price Cheapest | $284 Average price | $270 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 33m Average total duration 8h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Bologna:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $207 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average $284 (€231).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Lausanne to Bologna
How to get from Lausanne to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lausanne to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
57201 · 9476312:50 AM8h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 57201 · 9476312:50 AM8h30Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AZ577 · AZ13217:05 PM3h40Geneva International Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$2961One-way1 transfer
Other options
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3711:08 AM9h20Lausanne station8:28 PMBologna Centrale$2341One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus9:30 PM9h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$581One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM11h55Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome5:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$801One-way1 transfer
AF1143 · AF10285:00 PM6h10Geneva International Airport11:10 PMBologna Airport$1471One-way1 transfer- AF1043 · AF12288:40 PM12h20Geneva International Airport9:00 AMBologna Airport$1471One-way1 transfer
- AF1443 · AF10282:40 PM8h30Geneva International Airport11:10 PMBologna Airport$1611One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Bologna:
A bus is $61 (€50) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average $138 (€112).
A bus is $207 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average $284 (€231).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 37m.
Bus takes on average 8h 3m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, TL Transport publics de la Région Lausannoise to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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