The average train between Bologna and Canton Ticino takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Canton Ticino. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bologna and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Canton Ticino. However, there are services departing from Bologna station and arriving at Canton Ticino station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Bologna to Canton Ticino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Canton Ticino train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Bologna to Canton Ticino train tickets online with ItaloTreno and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Bologna and Canton Ticino is 287.5 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 2h 50m.