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Trip Overview

The average train between Bolzano and Lugano takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Bolzano 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.

6h 5m
Duration
365 km
Distance
CHF 90
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bolzano to Lugano train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bolzano and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolzano is at 6:36 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Verona Porta Nuova and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    ItaloTrenoTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 8m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Trenitalia FrecceTrenitalia FrecceTrenitalia EuroCity5h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bolzano 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.

Map of how to get from Bolzano to Lugano.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 364.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale in around 4h 48m.

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