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The average train between Bologna and Lugano takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Bologna 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Bologna and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Bologna to Lugano train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
Bologna to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Bologna and Lugano is 251.2 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 2h 53m.
