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4.6Travel Information from Lugano to Bologna
 Distance | 156 miles (251 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $26 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 4 h 35 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $26 (€24) • 2 h 54 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Trenitalia |
Take a train or bus to travel 156 miles (251 km) between Lugano and Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Trenitalia among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lugano to Bologna.
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The best way to travel from Lugano to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Bologna
Travel to Bologna 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 Bologna.
There are 2 ways to get from Lugano to Bologna: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Lugano and Bologna is a bus with an average price of $13 (€12).
This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $26 (€24) from Lugano to Bologna.
The fastest way to get to Bologna from Lugano is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 54 min.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Getting to Bologna by bus takes 4 h 35 min on average.
Bologna is approximately 156 miles (251 km) away from Lugano.
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Bologna is:
- 6 buses a day.
- 14 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Lugano to Bologna as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lugano to Bologna:
- Most travelers take a bus from Lugano, Via Ciani to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Most travelers board their train from Lugano FLP and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
The following travel companies offer services from Lugano to Bologna:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Student Agency for buses to Bologna. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Lugano to Bologna tickets on Omio for $13 (€12).
- Trenitalia, Frecciarossa or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Bologna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Trenitalia from Lugano to Bologna for $26 (€24).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Bologna with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Bologna with FlixBus.
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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