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Compare train and bus for Lugano to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
49m Average total duration Fastest 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The journey is about 12m faster (19m by train vs 31m by car) and roughly $41 (€34) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($18 (€15) vs $58 (€49)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lugano to Bellinzona
How to get from Lugano to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 21 672 | 67210:02 AM0h14Lugano, Stazione10:16 AMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 21 672 | 67210:02 AM0h14Lugano, Stazione10:16 AMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 21 672 | 67210:02 AM0h14Lugano, Stazione10:16 AMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 2 870 | 8709:02 AM0h14Lugano, Stazione9:16 AMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
- IC 2 874 | 87411:02 AM0h14Lugano, Stazione11:16 AMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
- EC 178 | 17812:02 PM0h14Lugano, Stazione12:16 PMBellinzona station$181One-way0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Bellinzona as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Bellinzona station.
- Travel with SBB to go to Bellinzona by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with SBB.
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