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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price
$177
Average price
$177
Fastest journey
1 d 13 h 35 m
Average duration
1 d 13 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
771 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn 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 Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport will cost around $177 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $177.
It's difficult to get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
(Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Prague -> Rome)7:40 PM37h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)9:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1771One-way2 transfers
- (Amsterdam -> Prague) · (Prague -> Vienna) · (Prague -> Rome)7:40 PM37h35Köln, Köln Bonn Flughafen (Terminal 2)9:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1771One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare flight, bus, and train for Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 479 miles (771 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$104 Average price Cheapest | $224 Average price | $237 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 58m Average total duration 21h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $120 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $224 (€184).
A bus is $133 (€109) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average $237 (€195).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 3m.
Bus takes on average 21h 28m.
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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.
Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:14AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 22h31 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:01AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 27h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:14PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h16 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 37h35 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 19h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Live departures
Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h45 | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
 FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:14 PM Cologne Hbf | 23h16 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 16h50 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 17h30 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 19h45 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 19h10 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Bus from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 10 times per day, taking around 21h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 03:50, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 479 miles (771 km) distance in 15h 15m.
Distance 479 miles (771 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 15h 15m |
First bus 3:50 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
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