There are 5 ways to get from Forlì to Lugano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 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 Ec
3h 42mCHF 50–114Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Forli to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
- Take the bus from Bologna to Luganobus FlixBus 421 / ...
6h 44mCHF 31–54Bus
- Take the bus from Forlì to Paradisobus
5h 29mCHF 47–48Drive 362.8 km
- Drive from Forlì to Luganocar 362.8 km
3h 38mCHF 70–101Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Forli to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Ec
4h 18mCHF 49–119
Forlì to Lugano by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forlì to Lugano is to train and bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 6h 44m.
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 42m.
The distance between Forlì and Lugano is 349 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 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Forlì to Lugano, including transfers.
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, 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 42m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 120. 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 42m. 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 8–14
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–10
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Forli to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 22–40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–28
Train from Milano Centrale to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 21–60
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- CHF 40–60
- 2nd Class
- CHF 21–28
- 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 Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Lugano
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Forlì to Lugano bus services, operated by Bartolini Turismo, arrive at Paradiso 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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