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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Lucerne takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 5h. 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 53m
Duration
445 km
Distance
CHF 96
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bologna to Lucerne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bologna and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 8:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG12h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)5h • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia EuroCitySchweizerische Südostbahn AG5h 10m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Bologna to Lucerne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 444.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Luzern via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 4h 52m.

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