Bus from Venice to Lugano: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Venice to Lugano on December 1
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
LuganoNo tags
FlixBusBus
Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)
LuganoNo tags
FlixBusBus
Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking
LuganoNo tags
FlixBusBus
Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)
LuganoNo tags
FlixBusBus
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
LuganoNo tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Venice to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 3 hours, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
3hAverage Duration
269 kmDistance
11kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$26 - $168Average Duration8h 5m
7kg CO₂e
Average Price$83 - $189Average Duration4h 10m
6kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$32 - $47Average Duration3h
11kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Venice to Lugano by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Venice to Lugano?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Venice to Lugano start from $26. The average price for this route is around $50. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Venice to Lugano?

    The average bus travel time from Venice to Lugano is 8h 5m, covering a distance of 268 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 25m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Venice to Lugano route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Venice to Lugano?

    The earliest bus departs from Venice to Lugano at 1:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Venice to Lugano?

    A bus trip from Venice to Lugano generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Venice to Lugano?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11143 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Venice to Lugano?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Venice to Lugano?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Venice to Lugano?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
11-29
$42
11-30
$57
Today
$29
12-02
$29
12-03
$30
12-04
$34
12-05
$33
12-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Venice to Lugano was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $29

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

You can expect to pay from $29 to $116 for a bus ticket from Venice to Lugano based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-02.

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