What is the distance between Lugano and Rome?

The distance between the two cities is 334 miles (539 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lugano to Rome?

If you're headed to Rome from Lugano, chances are that your bus will depart from Arrêt D'autobus Lugano and arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Vatican City, Fontana di Trevi, Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Domus Aurea – Nero’s Golden House and San Clemente Basilica.

Bus Lugano to Rome from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Lugano to Rome on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:45pm	Lugano	19h 40m	6:25pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	Cheapest
	7:40pm	Lugano	10h 30m	6:10am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	Fastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:00pm	Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani	1d 21h	2:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
	7:40pm	Lugano	15h 35m	11:15am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
	8:50pm	Arrêt D'autobus Lugano	11h 15m	8:05am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lugano to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

334 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $155	Average Duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$65 - $65	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lugano and Rome?

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

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lugano to Rome by bus

What is the distance between Lugano and Rome?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

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The cheapest trip from Lugano to Rome was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $146 for a bus ticket from Lugano to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-24.