There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 51mCHF 64–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N95 / ...
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 50mCHF 28–43Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Luganocar 259.1 km
4h 37mCHF 44–63Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
6h 52mCHF 144–196
Bolzano to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Lugano is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolzano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Bolzano and Lugano is 369 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Lugano without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110.
It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Bolzano to Lugano, including transfers.
Bolzano to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Lugano is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 5h 50m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Lugano via Milano Centrale in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 26–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39 0471 305604
- [email protected]
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
Shuttle from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- CHF 130–190
- Website
- Alto Adige Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Bolzano to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.
Bolzano to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Lugano is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Bolzano to Lugano.
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