What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Luzern, Werkhofstrasse via Luzern, Weinbergli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Lake Lucerne?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Flüelen via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

The distance between Bologna and Lake Lucerne is 442 km. The road distance is 454.1 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Lake Lucerne without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lake Lucerne bus from?

Bologna to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lake Lucerne train from?

Bologna to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Bologna to Lake Lucerne bus arrive?

Bologna to Lake Lucerne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Bologna to Lake Lucerne train arrive?

Bologna to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lake Lucerne is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Bologna to Lake Lucerne.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Lake Lucerne?

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Where can I stay near Lake Lucerne?

There are 682+ hotels available in Lake Lucerne.

Bologna to Lake Lucerne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Lake Lucerne by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
4h 44m
CHF 78–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bologna to Luzernbus FlixBus 439
7h 21m
CHF 37–60
Drive 454.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Lucernecar 454.1 km
4h 46m
CHF 74–106
Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BLQ - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
4h 34m
CHF 103–273
Train via Cadenazzo
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Cadenazzotrain
3. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Flüelentrain
6h 5m
CHF 86–218
Train via Locarno
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Locarnotrain
3. Take the train from Locarno to Flüelentrain
6h 50m
CHF 73–125
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FLR - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
5h 28m
CHF 122–312
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
6h 10m
CHF 112–318

Bologna to Lake Lucerne by bus and foot

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7h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 441.7 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lake Lucerne, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Flüelen via Milano Centrale and Arth-Goldau in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bologna to Luzern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 10m.

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