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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 an average ticket price of CHF67 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF67, while a flight costs an average of CHF178.
Distance: 267 miles (430 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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CHF137 Average price | CHF67 Average price Cheapest | CHF178 Average price | CHF221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average CHF137.
A bus is CHF111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average CHF178.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
Tickets start at around CHF137 compared to roughly CHF221 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF84. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 6h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM9h55Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)CHF581One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 AM9h55Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)CHF581One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2809+LX167011:00 AM3h00Geneva International Airport2:00 PMBologna AirportCHF2621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 45+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24772:10 PM6h55Lausanne station9:05 PMBologna CentraleCHF1081One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 45+
99972:10 PM5h39Lausanne station7:49 PMBologna CentraleCHF1141One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 45+99592:10 PM5h44Lausanne station7:54 PMBologna CentraleCHF1161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM11h55Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome5:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)CHF711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:30 PM9h20Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome6:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)CHF711One-way0 transfers
VY6203 · VY65244:40 PM15h10Geneva International Airport7:50 AMBologna AirportCHF1271One-way1 transfer
AZ577 · AZ13217:05 PM3h45Geneva International Airport10:50 PMBologna AirportCHF1901One-way1 transfer- AZ575 · AZ131711:35 AM6h50Geneva International Airport6:25 PMBologna AirportCHF1901One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lausanne to Bologna:
A bus is CHF70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average CHF137.
A bus is CHF111 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lausanne to Bologna costing on average CHF178.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 20m.
Bus takes on average 8h 27m.
- Around 36 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, DSB, 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 BlaBlaCar.
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