The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna to Lucerne
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
5 h 12 m
Average duration
5 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
369 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Lucerne will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £52.
Of the 5 trains that leave Bologna for Lucerne every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 369 km distance in an average of 5 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 13 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, coach and flight for Bologna to Lucerne
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £143.
Distance: 369 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£72 Average Price | £35 Average Price Cheapest | £474 Average Price |
5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 25m Average total duration 6h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Lucerne train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Lucerne trains for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 20:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+ EuroCity 26 | 16:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 21:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h24 | 22:00 Zug station | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9588+ EuroCity 28 | 17:36 Bologna Centrale | 4h06 | 21:42 Arth-Goldau | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
![]() | 04:28 Bologna | 6h14 | 10:42 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:50 Bologna | 5h52 | 10:42 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:50 Bologna | 5h52 | 16:42 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:30 Bologna | 5h12 | 17:42 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:50 Bologna | 5h52 | 18:42 Lucerne | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Trenitalia?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna to Lucerne
Trains from Bologna to Lucerne run on average 38 times per day, taking around 5h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 20:18. The fastest train covers the 369 km distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 369 km |
Average train duration 5h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 20:18 |
Train companies: Trenitalia, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo from Bologna to Lucerne trainsTrenitalia, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo trains will get you between Bologna and Lucerne from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bologna to Lucerne train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Lucerne by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Lucerne
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
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