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Bologna to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bologna and Lugano takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. 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 6m
Duration
289 km
Distance
CHF 61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Re80
2h 56m
CHF 48–131

Bologna to Lugano train times

Trains run hourly between Bologna and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bologna is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Lugano at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 288.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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 56m.

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