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The average train between Bologna and Lugano takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. 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.

2h 48m
Duration
289 km
Distance
CHF 54
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bologna to Lugano train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bologna and Lugano. 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 Lugano at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 53m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 52m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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    ItaloTrenoSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bologna 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: 288.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 2h 55m.

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