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Bologna to Lugano trains

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 58m
Duration
285 km
Distance
CHF 75
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain train 9944 / ...
  2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain train Ec
2h 51m
CHF 46–114

Bologna to Lugano train times

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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  • Distance: 284.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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 51m.

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