What is the distance between Bologna and Lugano?

Bologna and Lugano are 252 km (156 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Lugano?

Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Arrêt D'autobus Lugano in Lugano.

Bus Bologna to Lugano from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	6h	12:30am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:45pm	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	3:10am	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	9:20am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00am	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:45pm	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	3:10am	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	9:20am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	7:10pm	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	2:35am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:45pm	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	3:10am	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	9:20am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00am	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	1:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	7:10pm	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	4:05am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	6:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	6h	12:30am	Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:45pm	Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:10am	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	9:20am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures for Bologna to Lugano on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05am	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	3:45pm	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Bologna Autostazione	5h	9:10am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:10am	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	9:20am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30am	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	8:55am	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:34 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 3 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 10mAverage Duration

252 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $115	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$28 - $48	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Lugano?

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,390 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5893 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,144 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bologna to Lugano by bus

What is the distance between Bologna and Lugano?
Bologna and Lugano are 252 km (156 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bologna to Lugano?
Buses departing from Bologna in Bologna will take you to Arrêt D'autobus Lugano in Lugano.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$26

11-20

$26

Today

$35

11-22

$35

11-23

$35

11-24

$26

11-25

$26

11-26

$26

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Lugano was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $26

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bologna to Lugano, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $26 to $124 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $26 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.