- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Flights from Düsseldorf to Bologna depart on average 45 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $54 (€45) if you book in advance.
There are 1 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 510 miles (822 km) distance in 1h 30m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 510 miles (822 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€45) |
Flights per day 45 |
Direct flights 1 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$469
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Flights per day
85
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Düsseldorf to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Bologna will cost around $469 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
It's difficult to get from Düsseldorf to Bologna without transferring at least once.
VY1899 · VY6524
U23942+
Regionale TRENORD 80350+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471
U23942+
Regionale TRENORD 80358+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475
U23942+
Regionale TRENORD 80348+
Intercity 613
VY1897 · VY6340+
Regionale TRENORD 80360+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477
LH4055+
LH9486
LH4109+
LH9484
LH1985+
LH9486
LH4107+
LH9482
OS164+
OS517Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bologna 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 2h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $66.
Distance: 510 miles (822 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $210 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 18m Average total duration 11h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Bologna:
A bus is $111 (€92) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average $201 (€166).
A bus is $120 (€99) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average $210 (€173).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 48m.
Bus takes on average 20h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Bologna flights for today, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX4425+ LX1668 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h20 | 9:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4425+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h50 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX4425+ LX1612+ Intercity 597+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h54 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
KL1796+ KL1667 | 6:20 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h05 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4425+ LX1612+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:20 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h50 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
OS8914+ OS513 | 6:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 3h35 | 10:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX4459+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h15 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX4459+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h15 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX4459+ LX1612+ Intercity 597+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h19 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1828+ AF1107 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h05 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1028+ AF1107 | 6:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h15 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA925 · BA588+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 7:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h23 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BA925 · BA542 | 7:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h40 | 3:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA925 · BA588+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 7:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h25 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BA925 · BA588+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 7:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h24 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO406 · LO319+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h22 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO406 · LO303+ LO4015 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h30 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO406 · LO319+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 7:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 17h18 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH2035+ LH9482 | 7:30 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4105+ LH9482 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h20 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4105+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h40 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH4105+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 80348+ Intercity 613 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 9h24 | 5:54 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH4105+ LH9448+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 8:30 AM Cologne Bonn Airport | 11h46 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
U23942+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Intercity 597 | 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h24 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
U23942+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h20 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
U23942+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h20 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
AF1028+ AF1307 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h45 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1828+ AF1307 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h35 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765+ AF1307 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h10 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573+ AF1307 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h09 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ AF1307 | 9:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 15h08 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1897 · VY6332+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h48 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1897 · VY6338+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h48 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
VY1897 · VY6332+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+ Regionale TRENORD 80368 | 9:45 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h25 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX1017 · LX1670 | 9:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SK1630 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h27 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
SK1630 · SK1683+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h55 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
SK1630 · SK687+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:10 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h23 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO404 · LO303+ LO4015 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h20 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO404 · LO319+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h08 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LO404 · LO319+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 10:25 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h12 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH73+ LH5676 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH73+ LH5636+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h25 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH73+ LH5636+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h36 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH73+ LH5636+ Intercity 599+ Regionale TRENORD 80358 | 10:40 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h22 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BA919 · BA544 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h55 | 11:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA919 · BA542 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h55 | 3:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA919 · BA588+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h40 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BA919 · BA588+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h39 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
BA919 · BA588+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 10:55 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h38 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1028+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h35 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h00 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h58 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1328+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h30 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ FRECCIAROSSA 9573+ AF1607 | 11:35 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h59 | 10:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
KL1800 · KL1667 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h00 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1800 · KL1661 | 12:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 20h10 | 8:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH4109+ LH9484 | 12:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h50 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS8844+ OS517 | 1:00 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 5h25 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2015+ LH9484 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h00 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2015 · LH1856+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h40 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH2015 · LH1856+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h05 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH2015 · LH1856+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ Regionale TRENORD 80382 | 1:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 11h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
OS8916+ OS517 | 1:35 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h50 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h40 | 10:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
KL1802+ KL1667 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 7h55 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h03 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
EW9822+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h05 | 11:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
KL1802+ KL1661 | 2:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h05 | 8:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1028+ AF1507 | 2:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 8h35 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1507 · AF1228 | 2:35 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h25 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS164+ OS517 | 3:05 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h20 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH75 · LH256+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 3:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h23 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH75 · LH256+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561 | 3:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 9h27 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
EW838 | 3:55 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 1h30 | 5:25 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AF1828+ AF1407 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 21h10 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1407 · AF1228 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 16h15 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1028+ AF1407 | 4:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h25 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5350+ LH9486 | 5:40 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 5h00 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA923 · BA544 | 5:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 6h05 | 11:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
Regionale TRENORD 80382+ FRECCIAROSSA 9561+ EW826 | 5:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h47 | 12:37 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+ EW826 | 5:50 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 6h43 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
KL1804 · KL1661 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 14h20 | 8:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1804 · KL1667 | 6:15 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 4h10 | 10:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1983+ LH9486 | 6:25 PM Cologne Bonn Airport | 4h15 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
EW9834 | 6:30 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 1h35 | 8:05 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH5368+ LH9486 | 6:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h55 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1007 · AF1228 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 13h35 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1828+ AF1007 | 7:25 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h30 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LO408 · LO221+ OS517 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408 · LO223+ OS517 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 22h40 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LO408 · LO411+ LX1670 | 7:45 PM Dusseldorf Airport | 18h05 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, June 27 | |||||
LH79 · LH248+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 12h10 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH79 · LH282 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 3h40 | 9:40 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH79 · LH248+ Intercity 597+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h14 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH79 · LH248+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 6:00 AM Dusseldorf Airport | 10h10 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
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The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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