How to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona

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Compare bus and train 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 17m. 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 $9.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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from Lugano to Bellinzona

How to get from Lugano to Bellinzona by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBBS 10 25760 | 25760
    8:55 AM0h18
    Lugano, Stazione
    9:13 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBBS 10 25760 | 25760
    8:55 AM0h18
    Lugano, Stazione
    9:13 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBBEC 10 | 10
    8:30 AM0h16
    Lugano, Stazione
    8:46 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SBBB 1 1076 | 1076 · S 10 25114 | 25114
    9:12 AM0h31
    Lugano
    9:43 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBB 4 4051 | 4051 · IC 2 870 | 870
    8:47 AM0h29
    Lugano
    9:16 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • SBBB 1 1064 | 1064 · S 10 25760 | 25760
    8:43 AM0h30
    Lugano
    9:13 AMBellinzona station
    $211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Bellinzona

Travel to Bellinzona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lugano to Bellinzona.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lugano and Bellinzona including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona is a bus with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bellinzona:

A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bellinzona costing on average $9 (€8).

The fastest way to travel from Lugano to Bellinzona is by train with an average journey time of 16m.

Other travel options to Bellinzona take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Lugano to Bellinzona is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Bellinzona is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Bellinzona as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Bellinzona:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lugano, Stazione and arrive in Bellinzona station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lugano to Bellinzona, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bellinzona by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio, Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi to go to Bellinzona by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lugano to Bellinzona with the following travel companies:
  • 11 direct trains per day with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, Gruppo Di Maio.
Omio customers who travel from Lugano to Bellinzona often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Zurich, Basel, Milan Centrale, Como. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bellinzona and these popular destinations at a great price.

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