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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with important works from the Bolognese school, including Giotto, Raphael, Perugino, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$109
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
16 h 10 m
Average duration
17 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $109.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$98 Average price Cheapest | $194 Average price | $202 Average price | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
23h 57m Average total duration 23h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $96 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $194 (€156).
A bus is $104 (€84) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $202 (€163).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 59m.
Bus takes on average 23h 27m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 19h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 18h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $77 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 16h10 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:10 PM Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) | 18h50 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 23h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 21:45. The fastest bus covers the 550 miles (886 km) distance in 18h 30m.
Distance 550 miles (886 km) |
Average bus duration 23h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 18h 30m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 9:45 PM |
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