Bologna to Lucerne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Lucerne takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna to Lucerne. 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 33m
Duration: 449 km
Distance: CHF 99
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Milan

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5h 38m

CHF 84–135

Bologna to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Bologna and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
5:11 PM → 9:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
6:06 PM → 11:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

8:06 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 35m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 3:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
1:11 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
3:11 PM → 7:41 PM
4h 30m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna to Lucerne? 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.