What is the distance between Venice and Lugano?

The distance between the two cities is 167 miles (270 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Venice to Lugano?

If you're headed to Lugano from Venice, chances are that your bus will depart from Venice Tronchetto Train Station and arrive at Arrêt D'autobus Lugano. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Venice to Lugano from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Venice to Lugano on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30pm	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	7h 35m	11:05pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:50pm	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	7h 15m	11:05pm	Lugano	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Venice Marco Polo Airport Bus Parking	7h 25m	12:30am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Venice Mestre (Stazione FS)	7h	12:30am	Lugano	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Venice Tronchetto Train Station	7h 35m	11:05pm	Lugano	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Venice to Lugano

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

167 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $118	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$58 - $132	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$23 - $33	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Venice and Lugano?

Stops in Venice

A
Venice Tronchetto Train Station
Isola Nova del Tronchetto, 38, 30135 Venezia, Italy
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B
Viale Stazione - Venezia Mestre
Viale Stazione 6, 30171 Venezia, Italy
C
Mestre
Viale Stazione 36, 30171 Mestre - Venice
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D
Venice Airport
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E
Mestre Tangenziale
Rotonda Romea, 1, 30175 Venezia VE, Italy
F
fermata dell'autobus Venezia
Via de le Motte, 25, 30141 Venezia, Italy

Stops in Lugano

A
Arrêt D'autobus Lugano
Via Giacomo E Filippo Ciani, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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B
Stazione/Gare de Lugano
Stazione FFS 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
C
Via Basilea
Via Basilea, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,446 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Venice to Lugano by bus

What is the distance between Venice and Lugano?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Venice to Lugano?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$17

11/25

$21

Today

$21

11/27

$17

11/28

$22

11/29

No data

11/30

$22

12/01

$20

The cheapest trip from Venice to Lugano was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $17

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 $17 to $74 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 $17 which is on 2025-11-27.