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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bologna to Lugano
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£39
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
9 h 7 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bologna to Lugano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lugano will cost around £39 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 3 buses that leave Bologna for Lugano every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 251 km distance in an average of 9 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bologna to Lugano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lugano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 251 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
4h 29m Average total duration 3h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Lugano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lugano coaches for today, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 2204+4743 | 03:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h55 | 15:30 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 10:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h40 | 14:45 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3492+4739 | 10:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 20:05 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| 3492+4743 | 10:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h45 | 15:30 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| 2126+4739 | 11:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h20 | 20:05 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| 3802+4739 | 12:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h20 | 20:05 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h15 | 18:10 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h00 | 23:30 Lugano, Via Ciani | 1 change | |
| 2490 | 20:00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 5h35 | 01:35 Lugano, Via Ciani | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Lugano
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Buses from Bologna to Lugano run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:50, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 251 km distance in 4h 40m.
Distance 251 km |
Average bus duration 3h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Bologna to LuganoYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Lugano with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bologna to Lugano coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lugano by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lugano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Bologna, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Bologna, Stazione Centrale, Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre). When arriving in Lugano, you can end your route in coach stations like Lugano, Via Ciani and Lugano, Stazione Bus/ Via Romeo Manzoni.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bologna, Stazione Centrale, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lugano, Via Ciani, located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Lugano
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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