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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €38, and a train costs an average of €70.
Distance: 395 miles (637 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €153 Average price | €75 Average price |
13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lugano to Brussels
How to get from Lugano to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lugano to Brussels is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 3659Cheapest
FR 3659Fastest
U21959Other options
IC 672 · ICE 106 · ICE 12
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VY6337 · VY8980
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FAQs: Travel from Lugano to Brussels
Travel to Brussels 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 Brussels.

There are 3 options to travel from Lugano to Brussels including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Brussels is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Brussels:
Taking a flight costs $20 (€18) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $44 (€40) for the same trip.
Taking a flight costs $39 (€35) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $63 (€57).
The quickest way to travel from Lugano to Brussels is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 30 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Brussels by bus takes 11 h 20 min on average.
Taking a train requires on average 9 h 33 min of travel time.
Brussels is approximately 394 miles (636 km) away from Lugano.
The average frequency per day from Lugano to Brussels is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 72 flights a day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Brussels from Lugano as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lugano to Brussels:
- Buses from Lugano to Brussels most often leave from Lugano, Via Ciani and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
The following travel companies offer services from Lugano to Brussels:
- FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus can get you to Brussels by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with BlaBlaCar Bus from Lugano to Brussels for $44 (€40) on Omio.
- Travel with Ryanair, Brussels Airlines or Alitalia for flights to Brussels. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ryanair Lugano to Brussels tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).
- Deutsche Bahn or Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) can take you to Brussels by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Lugano to Brussels for $63 (€57).
Yes, there are direct routes from Lugano to Brussels with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct bus per day to Brussels with BlaBlaCar Bus.
- You'll find 10 direct flights a day to Brussels with Brussels Airlines or Alitalia.
Direct services to Brussels 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 route.
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