The cheapest and fastest trains from Lugano to Bellinzona
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€17
Fastest journey
16 m
Average duration
22 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lugano to Bellinzona is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lugano to Bellinzona will cost around €17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 10 trains that leave Lugano for Bellinzona on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 22 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 29 m 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.
B 4 4041 | 4041 · EC 10 | 10
RE 80 25808 | 25808 · S 20 25632 | 25632
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · S 20 25630 | 25630
B 461 516 | 516 · S 10 25112 | 25112
EC 10 | 10
S 10 25760 | 25760
S 10 25112 | 25112
B 4 4041 | 4041 · EC 10 | 10
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lugano to Bellinzona
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lugano to Bellinzona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €14.
Distance: 22 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €3 Average price Cheapest |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lugano to Bellinzona train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 80 25506 | 25506 · S 20 25630 | 25630 | 7:05 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0h36 | 7:41 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
B 461 516 | 516 · S 10 25112 | 25112 | 7:14 AM Lugano | 0h29 | 7:43 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
B 4 4041 | 4041 · EC 10 | 10 | 7:17 AM Lugano | 0h29 | 7:46 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
S 10 25112 | 25112 | 7:25 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0h18 | 7:43 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 10 | 10 | 7:30 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0h16 | 7:46 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE 80 25808 | 25808 · S 20 25632 | 25632 | 7:35 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0h36 | 8:11 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
B 1 1057 | 1057 · B 5 5048 | 5048 · S 10 25760 | 25760 | 7:35 AM Lugano | 0h38 | 8:13 AM Bellinzona station | 2 transfers | |
B 5 5048 | 5048 · S 10 25760 | 25760 | 7:39 AM Lugano | 0h34 | 8:13 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
B 4 4049 | 4049 · IC 2 870 | 870 | 7:47 AM Lugano | 0h29 | 8:16 AM Bellinzona station | 1 transfer | |
S 10 25760 | 25760 | 7:55 AM Lugano, Stazione | 0h18 | 8:13 AM Bellinzona station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lugano to Bellinzona
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 14m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Lugano to Bellinzona trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Lugano and Bellinzona from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lugano to Bellinzona

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lugano, Stazione, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Bellinzona, located 0.6 miles (961 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lugano to Bellinzona
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Viale Stazione.
- Ristorante Casa del Popolo
- Ristorante Locanda Orico
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Internazionale Bellinzona
- Hotel & SPA Internazionale
- Hotel Unione
- Located in the main hall
- 300 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Train: SBB InterCity, RegioExpress
- Bus: Several lines available
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