The average bus between Imola and Lugano takes 8h 32m and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Imola 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 3 times a day between Imola and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Imola is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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12h 23m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Imola to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Imola to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Imola station and arriving at Lugano station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Imola to Lugano bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Bologna station.
Imola to Lugano bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Lugano station.
The distance between Imola and Lugano is 283.3 km. The road distance is 339 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Lugano 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 5h. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily.