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Lugano → Bologna

Bologna → Lugano ⇄
1.2 a dayfastest 3h58SBB / TrenitaliaIntercity

Direct trains · no change

  • 12:30 → 17:03
    EC 153 Intercity
    Lugano → Bologna Centrale · via Como, Milan
    4h338 stops
    Runs: Only Mon 28 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Fri 2 Oct…SBB / Trenitalia ↗
  • 16:30 → 20:28
    EC 37 Intercity
    Lugano → Bologna Centrale · via Como, Milan
    3h587 stops
    Runs: DailySBB / Trenitalia ↗

Local times at each station. From official open timetable data (ch, it) for 28 Sep – 25 Oct 2026; timetables change, so check with the operator before you travel. How we build this.

Door to door vs flying

No nonstop flight: the direct train is the only no-change way
Train · fastest direct4h11
  • Before departure10 min
  • EC 373h58
  • From Bologna Centrale3 min

From city centre to city centre unless you pick otherwise. Getting to stations and airports: typical public-transport times (estimates). Airport: check-in & security 1h30 before, 20 min to get out after landing. Flight time is typical for the distance.