4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lugano to Rome
Cheapest price
€32
Average price
€60
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
537 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lugano to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Rome will cost around €60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €32.
Of the 9 buses that leave Lugano for Rome on Wed, Nov 12, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 537 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 11 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lugano to Rome
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €36.
Distance: 537 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €99 Average price | €112 Average price |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 38m Average total duration 7h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Lugano to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lugano to Rome buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 2499 | 3:05 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h55 | 2:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 3:05 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h55 | 2:00 PM Roma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h00 | 3:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:30 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 12h35 | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h10 | 5:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h55 | 8:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 AM Lugano, Via Ciani | 12h40 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 10h30 | 5:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
| 2495 | 7:50 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h15 | 7:05 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 0 | 7:50 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h15 | 7:05 AM Roma | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Lugano, Via Ciani | 11h15 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Lugano to Rome
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Buses from Lugano to Rome run on average 10 times per day, taking around 8h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 537 km distance in 10h 30m.
Distance 537 km |
Average bus duration 8h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Lugano to RomeYou can travel by bus between Lugano to Rome with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lugano to Rome
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lugano to Rome by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Lugano, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lugano, Piazzale di Besso, Lugano, Via Pretorio and Lugano, Via Pian Scairolo (Pambio Posta). When arriving in Rome, you can end your journey in coach stations like Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense and Rome, Termini.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lugano, Piazzale di Besso, which is located around 0.3 miles (515 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rome, Termini (G), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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