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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 227 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 227, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,434.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 362 Average price | DKK 227 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,434 Average price | DKK 957 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration 3h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lugano to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Lugano to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bologna:
A bus is DKK 135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bologna costing on average DKK 362.
A bus is DKK 3,207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Bologna costing on average DKK 3,434.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
The journey is about 16m faster (2h 59m by train vs 3h 15m by car) and roughly DKK 596 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (DKK 362 vs DKK 957). 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 Bologna
How to get from Lugano to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 5h15 Lugano, Via Ciani 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
1:15 PM 5h15 Lugano, Via Ciani 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) DKK 160 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- EuroCity 21+
FRECCIAROSSA 95553:30 PM 2h54 Lugano FLP 6:24 PM Bologna Centrale DKK 613 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24858:30 PM 4h03 Lugano FLP 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale DKK 375 1 One-way 2 transfers - EuroCity 151+Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 17419
2:30 PM 4h40 Lugano FLP 7:10 PM Bologna Centrale DKK 375 1 One-way 2 transfers - EuroCity 31+Regionale TTPER 2465 · Regionale TTPER 17415
10:30 AM 4h40 Lugano FLP 3:10 PM Bologna Centrale DKK 375 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 AM 5h50 Lugano, Via Ciani 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) DKK 223 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
5:15 AM 6h50 Lugano, Via Ciani 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) DKK 223 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:40 PM 5h10 Lugano, Via Ciani 12:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) DKK 227 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA581 · BA54411:40 AM 5h30 Milan Malpensa Airport 5:10 PM Bologna Airport DKK 3,837 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA581 · BA546
11:40 AM 10h05 Milan Malpensa Airport 9:45 PM Bologna Airport DKK 3,837 1 One-way 1 transfer - BA567 · BA544
11:25 AM 5h45 Milan Linate Airport 5:10 PM Bologna Airport DKK 4,843 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bologna:
A bus is DKK 135 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bologna costing on average DKK 362.
A bus is DKK 3,207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Bologna costing on average DKK 3,434.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
Flight takes on average 5h 21m.
- Around 32 trains per day.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lugano and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lugano FLP and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Trenitalia, Regionale, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with ITA, British Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Bologna by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Trenitalia.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti.
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