There are 5 ways to get from Forlì to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bologna
best- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
3h 48mCHF 34–61Bus via Bologna
cheapest- Take the bus from Forlì to Bologna Centralebus 433
- Take the bus from Bologna to Luganobus FlixBus 1524
7h 5mCHF 30–49Bus
- Take the bus from Forlì to Paradisobus
5h 29mCHF 47–48Drive 362.8 km
- Drive from Forlì to Luganocar 362.8 km
3h 38mCHF 69–100Train
- Take the train from Forli to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
4h 20mCHF 51–99
Forlì to Lugano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to bus via Bologna which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Forlì to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Forlì and arriving at Paradiso via Forlì. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Forlì to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Forli and arriving at Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Forlì and Lugano is 353 km. The road distance is 362.8 km.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lugano without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Forlì to Lugano, including transfers.
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Forlì station.
Forlì to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Forli station.
The best way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 47 - SFr 48 and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Forlì, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Forli to Lugano via Bologna centrale and Milano Centrale in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, Bartolini Turismo operates a bus from Forlì to Paradiso once a week. Tickets cost CHF 46 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 0825-26416
- [email protected]
- Website
- bartolinipullman.it
Bus from Forlì to Paradiso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 46
- Schedules at
- bartolinipullman.it
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Forlì to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Forlì to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forlì to Lugano is 363 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Forlì to Lugano.
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