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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lugano to Bologna
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
251 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lugano to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Bologna will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lugano for Bologna every day 4 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 5 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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 Lugano to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 23m. 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 £13, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 251 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£22 Average Price Cheapest | £42 Average Price |
4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m 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
Lugano to Bologna bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:15 Lugano | 4h40 | 11:55 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:00 Lugano | 5h30 | 16:30 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:20 Lugano | 6h40 | 21:00 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:40 Lugano | 5h10 | 22:50 Bologna | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lugano to Bologna
Switzerland
Italy
Distance 251 km |
Average bus duration 3h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 40m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lugano to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Lugano to Bologna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lugano to Bologna coach
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lugano, Via Ciani, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Bologna
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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