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Pergamonmuseum - Das Panorama
Interim Pergamon presentation with the Yadegar Asisi panorama while the main museum is partly closed; one of Museum Island's signature experiences.
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
15 h 45 m
Average duration
18 h 20 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Berlin will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $79.
Of the 9 buses that leave Bologna for Berlin on Mon, May 18, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct buses cover the 906 km distance in an average of 18 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 45 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest buses will take 19 h 40 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.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Berlin 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 3h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$100 Average price Cheapest | $238 Average price | $228 Average price | $287 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 1m Average total duration 17h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Berlin:
A bus is $128 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Berlin costing on average $228 (€184).
A bus is $137 (€111) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Berlin costing on average $238 (€192).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 17h 31m.
Tickets start at around $100 (€81) compared to roughly $287 (€232) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $186 (€150). The journey takes 17h 31m versus 12h 30m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 20h33 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 21h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 19h33 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:53PM | Duration 18h33 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixTrain | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 18h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 19h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Berlin buses for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h20 | 9:00 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h13 | 9:53 AM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h20 | 10:00 AM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
(Rome -> Prague) · (Prague -> Berlin) | 6:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h10 | 2:45 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h45 | 3:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h45 | 6:35 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h33 | 3:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h40 | 4:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h45 | 1:45 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h30 | 10:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h20 | 4:50 PM Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h55 | 6:25 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h23 | 9:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h55 | 8:25 PM Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h40 | 10:00 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h33 | 9:53 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bologna to Berlin run on average 16 times per day, taking around 17h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $68 (€55) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:20, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 562 miles (906 km) distance in 15h 45m.
Distance 562 miles (906 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€55) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 15h 45m |
First bus 1:20 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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