What is the distance between Rome and Lugano?

About 334 miles (539 km) separate Rome and Lugano.

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

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

Bus Rome to Lugano from $24 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Rome to Lugano on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	17h 10m	3:40pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	10:45pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	11h	9:45am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	11:10pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	16h 30m	3:40pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	11:40pm	Rome Anagnina	16h	3:40pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	15h 50m	3:40pm	Lugano	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 30mAverage Duration

334 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $112	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$45 - $45	Average Duration7h 30m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Lugano?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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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

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

3.5/511,412 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

MarinoBus

4/5894 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rome to Lugano by bus

What is the distance between Rome and Lugano?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $43 for a bus ticket from Rome to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-26.