There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, shuttle, or train
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Train via Verona
best- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
- Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 44mCHF 57–145Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bergamobus 408 / ...
- Take the bus from Bergamo to Luganobus FlixBus 401 / ...
7hCHF 24–39Drive 259.1 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Luganocar 259.1 km
4h 37mCHF 43–62Shuttle, train
- Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Malpensa Airport - Milan
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain S50
6h 52mCHF 147–201Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 45mCHF 62–145
Bolzano to Lugano by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 7h.
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 Bergamo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Bolzano to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Lugano via Verona Porta Nuova and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Bolzano and Lugano is 365 km. The road distance is 259.1 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Lugano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 via Verona which takes 4h 44m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 7h.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Lugano via Bergamo in around 7h.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–40
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–80
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bolzano South to Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 16–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bergamo to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bolzano to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bergamo station.
Bolzano to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Verona Porta Nuova 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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