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Rome to Lugano buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Rome and Lugano takes 10h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rome 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.

10h 40m
Duration
677 km
Distance
CHF 60
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rome to Lugano bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Rome and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 6:30 AM which arrives into Lugano at 5:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome 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.

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  • Distance: 677.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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