Lugano to Bologna Trains

Lugano to Bologna trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Bologna takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Lugano to Bologna. 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 48m
Duration: 289 km
Distance: €63
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr

2h 29m

€51–150

Lugano to Bologna train times

Trains run hourly between Lugano and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Bologna at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 10:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 11:24 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:24 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Bologna? 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.