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Lugano to Bologna buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lugano and Bologna takes 5h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lugano to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 10m
Duration
292 km
Distance
€30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lugano to Bologna bus times

Buses run twice daily between Lugano and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 12:15 PM which arrives into Bologna at 5:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h 15m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Bologna? 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.

Map of how to get from Lugano to Bologna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 292.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Bologna, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Lugano to Bologna 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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