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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $33 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 5h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, while a bus costs an average of $33.
Distance: 155 miles (251 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 4h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Bologna:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bologna costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $575 (€474) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Bologna costing on average $608 (€501).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
Tickets start at around $33 (€27) compared to roughly $146 (€120) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $112 (€93). The journey takes 4h 43m versus 3h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
FlixBus9:15 AM5h05Lugano, Via Ciani2:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:15 AM5h05Lugano, Via Ciani2:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EuroCity 37+
FRECCIAROSSA 95594:30 PM2h54Lugano FLP7:24 PMBologna Centrale$991One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 27+
Regionale Veloce 3045 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24858:30 PM4h03Lugano FLP12:33 AMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 151+Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 174192:30 PM4h40Lugano FLP7:10 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way2 transfers
- EuroCity 123+Regionale Veloce TTPER 24795:30 PM4h40Lugano FLP10:10 PMBologna Centrale$581One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:15 AM5h25Lugano, Via Ciani10:40 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:15 PM5h15Lugano, Via Ciani6:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM5h10Lugano, Via Ciani9:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$561One-way1 transfer
AZ2029 · AZ13199:00 AM5h45Milan Linate Airport2:45 PMBologna Airport$1751One-way1 transfer- AZ2045 · AZ131911:30 AM3h15Milan Linate Airport2:45 PMBologna Airport$1991One-way1 transfer
- AZ2039 · AZ131911:00 AM3h45Milan Linate Airport2:45 PMBologna Airport$2661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lugano to Bologna:
A bus is $25 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lugano to Bologna costing on average $59 (€48).
A bus is $575 (€474) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lugano to Bologna costing on average $608 (€501).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 13m.
Flight takes on average 5h 27m.
- Around 29 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 8 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bologna by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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