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.

Bus Bologna to Lugano from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Bologna to Lugano on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:30	Bologna Autostazione	6h	00:30	Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	21:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Lugano on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Bologna Autostazione	5h 35m	02:35	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	15:45	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	03:10	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	09:20	Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	04:05	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00	Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Lugano on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	13:55	Bologna Autostazione	5h 15m	19:10	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	04:05	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00	Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	18:30	Bologna Autostazione	6h	00:30	Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Lugano on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:05	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	15:45	Lugano	CheapestFastest
Bus	03:10	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	09:20	Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	04:05	Bologna Autostazione	5h 55m	10:00	Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Next departures from Bologna to Lugano on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	Cheapest
Bus	11:05	Bologna Autostazione	4h 40m	15:45	Lugano	Fastest
Bus	04:10	Bologna Autostazione	5h	09:10	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:10	Bologna Autostazione	6h 10m	09:20	Lugano	No tags
Bus	03:30	Bologna Autostazione	5h 25m	08:55	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 05:16 CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

3h 10mAverage duration

156 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £62	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£16 - £26	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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5894 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,150 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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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.

Best price found

21/11

£19

22/11

£19

Today

£19

24/11

£14

25/11

£14

26/11

£14

27/11

£18

28/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Lugano was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £68 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 2025-11-24.

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.