The average bus between Bologna and Lugano takes 5h 20m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bologna to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bologna and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Lugano at 5:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bologna station and arriving at Lugano station. Services depart twice daily, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
Bologna to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Bologna to Lugano bus tickets online with Itabus S.p.A. and FlixBus.
The distance between Bologna and Lugano is 251.2 km. The road distance is 303 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 21–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.