Bologna to Lugano Trains

Bologna to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Lugano takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 289 km
Distance: CHF 54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80

2h 55m

CHF 46–77

Bologna to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Bologna and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:11 PM → 12:04 AM
Arrives next day
2h 53m • 1 change
10:06 PM → 6:58 AM
Arrives next day
8h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

8:06 AM → 10:58 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 11:58 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:58 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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