The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Bellinzona
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Bellinzona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Bellinzona will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 10 trains that leave Lugano for Bellinzona every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 29 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.
B 2 2066 | 2066 · S 10 25760 | 257608:410h32Lugano9:13Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
RE 80 25808 | 25808 · S 20 25632 | 256328:350h36Lugano, Stazione9:11Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · S 20 25630 | 256308:050h36Lugano, Stazione8:41Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
B 461 516 | 516 · S 10 25112 | 251128:140h29Lugano8:43Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
S 10 25760 | 257608:550h18Lugano, Stazione9:13Bellinzona station£141One-way0 changes
EC 10 | 108:300h16Lugano, Stazione8:46Bellinzona station£141One-way0 changes
S 10 25760 | 257608:550h18Lugano, Stazione9:13Bellinzona station£141One-way0 changes
S 10 25112 | 251128:250h18Lugano, Stazione8:43Bellinzona station£141One-way0 changes
B 461 516 | 516 · S 10 25112 | 251128:140h29Lugano8:43Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 8708:470h29Lugano9:16Bellinzona station£141One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lugano to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 22 km
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£14 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
47m Average total duration Fastest 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55m Average total duration 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Bellinzona train times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Bellinzona trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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RE 80 25506 | 25506 · S 20 25630 | 25630 | 8:05 Lugano, Stazione | 0h36 | 8:41 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
B 461 516 | 516 · S 10 25112 | 25112 | 8:14 Lugano | 0h29 | 8:43 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
B 4 4041 | 4041 · EC 10 | 10 | 8:17 Lugano | 0h29 | 8:46 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 10 25112 | 25112 | 8:25 Lugano, Stazione | 0h18 | 8:43 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 10 | 10 | 8:30 Lugano, Stazione | 0h16 | 8:46 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
RE 80 25808 | 25808 · S 20 25632 | 25632 | 8:35 Lugano, Stazione | 0h36 | 9:11 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
B 2 2066 | 2066 · S 10 25760 | 25760 | 8:41 Lugano | 0h32 | 9:13 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870 | 8:47 Lugano | 0h29 | 9:16 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
S 10 25760 | 25760 | 8:55 Lugano, Stazione | 0h18 | 9:13 Bellinzona station | 0 changesdirect | |
B 1 1076 | 1076 · S 10 25114 | 25114 | 9:12 Lugano | 0h31 | 9:43 Bellinzona station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Bellinzona
Trains from Lugano to Bellinzona run on average 20 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 16m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Lugano to Bellinzona trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Bellinzona from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lugano to Bellinzona train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Bellinzona 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 Bellinzona, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lugano and Bellinzona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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