Rome2Rio

Rome to Lugano buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Rome and Lugano takes 10h 40m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Rome to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 40m
Duration
677 km
Distance
CHF 80
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Rome to Lugano bus times

Buses run 6 times a week between Rome and Lugano. The service departs Rome at 7:30 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lugano at 18:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 10h 40m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rome to Lugano? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 677.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Rome Tiburtina Bus station to Lugano twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 10h 40m. Onebus also services this route once a week.

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