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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lucerne to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lucerne to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $60 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $60, while a flight costs an average of $402.
Distance: 229 miles (369 km)
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$60 Average price Cheapest | $95 Average price | $402 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 27m Average total duration 6h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration 5h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 6m 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 Lucerne to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Lucerne to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Bologna:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Bologna costing on average $95.
A bus is $343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Bologna costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $179 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $120. The journey takes 6h 57m versus 5h 6m 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 Lucerne to Bologna
How to get from Lucerne to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lucerne to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 6h45 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 7:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:10 PM 6h45 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 7:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IR 15 2520 | 2520 · IC 8 816 | 816+EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 955512:00 PM 6h24 Lucerne station 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale $258 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
- IR 27 2464 | 2464 · IC 61 965 | 965+EuroCity 67+
Regionale Veloce 30459:30 AM 15h03 Lucerne station 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale $189 1 One-way 4 transfers - IR 27 2468 | 2468 · IC 61 969 | 969+EuroCity 67+Regionale Veloce 3045
11:30 AM 13h03 Lucerne station 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale $190 1 One-way 4 transfers - IR 27 2466 | 2466 · IC 61 10101 | 10101+EuroCity 67+Regionale Veloce 3045
10:30 AM 14h03 Lucerne station 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale $190 1 One-way 4 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
1:30 AM 9h10 Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
- IR 75 2111 | 2111 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+
LX16707:35 AM 6h30 Lucerne station 2:05 PM Bologna Airport $760 1 One-way 2 transfers - IR 75 2111 | 2111+LX1670
7:35 AM 6h30 Lucerne station 2:05 PM Bologna Airport $760 1 One-way 1 transfer - IR 2568 | 2568 · IC 5 1511 | 1511+LX1670
7:20 AM 6h45 Lucerne station 2:05 PM Bologna Airport $760 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lucerne to Bologna:
A bus is $36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Bologna costing on average $95.
A bus is $343 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Bologna costing on average $402.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 59m.
Bus takes on average 7h 27m.
- Around 35 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lucerne station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with ITA, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, British Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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