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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 bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Lugano to Bellinzona:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bellinzona costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
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.
- 6:05 AM0h36Lugano6:41 AMBellinzona$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:05 AM0h36Lugano6:41 AMBellinzona$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:30 AM0h16Lugano8:46 AMBellinzona$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7:55 AM0h18Lugano8:13 AMBellinzona$201One-way0 transfers
- 7:35 AM0h36Lugano8:11 AMBellinzona$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:35 AM0h36Lugano7:11 AMBellinzona$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bellinzona:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bellinzona costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:
Bus takes on average 25m.
- Around 20 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses 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 BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi to go to Bellinzona by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bellinzona by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
- 10 direct trains per day with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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