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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Bologna Autostazione | Arrêt D'autobus Lugano | Cheapest | ||||
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| Bus | Bologna Autostazione | Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bologna Autostazione | Arrêt D'autobus Lugano | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bologna Autostazione | Lugano | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Bologna to Lugano
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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average price£15 - £72 | Average duration5h 35m | 6kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£16 - £26 | Average duration3h 10m | 11kg CO₂e |
Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Lugano?
Stops in Bologna
- A
Bologna
- BPiazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
- 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
- AVia Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland - C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bologna to Lugano
What's the distance between Bologna and Lugano by coach?
The journey from Bologna to Lugano by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (252 km).
What is the best way to go from Bologna to Lugano without a car?
You can reach Lugano from Bologna by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bologna to Lugano was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14To 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 £14 to £67 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 £14, which is on 2025-11-25.
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.
