There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Forlì 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 Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain Ic
3h 42m€57–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lugano to Bolognabus FlixBus 421 / ...
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Forlìbus 433
7h€32–49Drive 361.9 km
- Drive from Lugano to Forlìcar 361.9 km
3h 37m€76–110Train
- Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Re80
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Forlitrain Fr
4h 33m€56–104Train #2
- Take the train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Ec
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Forlitrain Ic
5h 48m€95–160
Lugano to Forlì by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Forlì is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Lugano to Forlì is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Forlì. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Forlì via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Forlì. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Forli via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Lugano and Forlì is 353 km. The road distance is 361.9 km.
The best way to get from Lugano to Forlì without a car is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lugano to Forlì, including transfers.
Lugano to Forlì bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Forlì train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
The best way to get from Lugano to Forlì is to train via Bologna which takes 3h 42m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Forlì, Italy?
You can take a train from Lugano to Forli via Milano Centrale and Bologna Centrale in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Forlì via Bologna and Bologna Centrale in around 7h.
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Como S. Giovanni to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Milano Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Milano Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Forli
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lugano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Forlì
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Lugano to Forlì bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Lugano to Forlì train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Forlì is 362 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Lugano to Forlì.
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