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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Flights from Geneva to Bologna depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $116 (€94) but you can travel from only $36 (€29) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest flight covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 3h 40m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $116 (€94) |
Flights per day 49 |
Fastest flight 3h 40m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$167
Average price
$584
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Geneva to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Bologna will cost around $584 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $167.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Bologna without transferring at least once.
VY1223 · VY6524
AF7369 · AF1028
AF7367 · AF1028
AF1143 · AF1028
AF1043 · AF1228
LH2247+
LH9482
LH2247+
EN8240
LH2249+
LH9484
LH2249+
EN8242
AZ577 · AZ1321Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$246 Average price | $159 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bologna:
A bus is $97 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $159 (€129).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $246 (€199).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Geneva to Bologna flights for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LX2807+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 10:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h02 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2807+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 10:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 11h05 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2807+ LX1670 | 10:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2807+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 10:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h16 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH5745+ LH5636+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 10:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h45 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF7363 · AF1828 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h40 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7363 · AF1328 | 10:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h45 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5745+ LH5636+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 10:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 9h42 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH5745+ LH286 | 10:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 7h30 | 5:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5745+ LH5676 | 10:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 3h40 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5745+ LH5636+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 10:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 9h56 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1643 · AF1328 | 10:30 AM Geneva International Airport | 6h35 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1643 · AF1028 | 10:30 AM Geneva International Airport | 12h40 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5673+ LH108+ LH9484 | 10:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h55 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH5673+ LH286 | 10:35 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h15 | 5:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2809+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Intercity 599 | 11:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 9h02 | 8:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2809+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 11:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 9h16 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2809+ LX1628+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 11:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h05 | 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2809+ LX1670 | 11:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 3h00 | 2:00 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA357 · BA544 | 11:10 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 12h40 | 11:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1328+ AF7365 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h45 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1028+ AF7365 | 11:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 11h50 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2714 · SN3125 | 11:25 AM Geneva International Airport | 3h55 | 3:20 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ575 · AZ1321 | 11:35 AM Geneva International Airport | 11h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ575 · AZ1311 | 11:35 AM Geneva International Airport | 22h40 | 10:15 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3434 · LX3450 | 11:35 AM Geneva International Airport | 11h10 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1843 · AF1028 | 12:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 11h10 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1843 · AF1328 | 12:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 5h05 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
OS354+ OS517 | 12:55 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 5h30 | 6:25 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249+ LH9484 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2249+ LH5186 · LH5066 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249+ LH4166+ LH5066 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h45 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH2249+ EN8242 | 1:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h30 | 4:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN3588+ SN3183+ SN4143 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
SN3588+ SN4127 · SN4143 | 1:10 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h35 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
T76615 | 1:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1h30 | 3:15 PM Bologna Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
LH1077 · LH116+ LH9486 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h05 | 10:40 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
LH1077+ LH5678 | 2:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h05 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1443 · AF1028 | 2:40 PM Geneva International Airport | 8h30 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7367 · AF1028 | 2:40 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 8h30 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2813+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:45 PM Geneva International Airport | 9h48 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2811+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 2:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 9h38 | 12:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2811+ LX1622+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 2:55 PM Geneva International Airport | 9h11 | 12:06 AM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1143 · AF1028 | 5:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 6h10 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1143+ AF1228 | 5:00 PM Geneva International Airport | 16h00 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
BA361 · BA544 | 5:30 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 6h20 | 11:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1343 · AF1028 | 6:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 4h55 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1343+ AF1228 | 6:15 PM Geneva International Airport | 14h45 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1223 · VY6524 | 6:45 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 13h20 | 8:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5747+ LH5678 | 6:45 PM Geneva International Airport | 4h55 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7369 · AF1028 | 7:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h10 | 11:10 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX3436 · LX3450 | 7:05 PM Geneva International Airport | 3h40 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AZ577 · AZ1321 | 7:05 PM Geneva International Airport | 3h40 | 10:45 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079+ LH5678 | 7:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1079+ EN8884 | 7:15 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 4h25 | 11:40 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1043 · AF1228 | 8:40 PM Geneva International Airport | 12h20 | 9:00 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
VY1225 · VY6524 | 10:35 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 9h30 | 8:05 AM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 13 | |||||
LX2801+ LX1670 | 6:00 AM Geneva International Airport | 7h50 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF7371 · AF1828 | 6:00 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 7h55 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH5743+ LH248+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 6:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h00 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH5743+ LH248+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Intercity 597 | 6:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h04 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LH5743+ LH248+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 6:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 12h00 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2805+ LX1670 | 7:15 AM Geneva International Airport | 6h35 | 1:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LX2805 · LX1612+ Intercity 597+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 7:15 AM Geneva International Airport | 8h59 | 4:14 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2805 · LX1612+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+ Regionale TRENORD 80342 | 7:15 AM Geneva International Airport | 8h55 | 4:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
LX2805 · LX1612+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+ Regionale TRENORD 80350 | 7:15 AM Geneva International Airport | 10h55 | 6:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
AF1243 · AF1828 | 7:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 6h35 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1243 · AF1328 | 7:20 AM Geneva International Airport | 9h45 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH1213+ LH5676 | 8:30 AM Geneva International Airport | 6h00 | 2:30 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1543 · AF1828 | 9:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 4h45 | 1:55 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1543 · AF1328 | 9:10 AM Geneva International Airport | 7h55 | 5:05 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247+ LH9482 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h25 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH2247+ EN8240 | 9:25 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 3h25 | 12:50 PM Bologna Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Bologna's leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palazzo near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna's main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic central district of narrow lanes behind Piazza Maggiore, popular for its atmosphere, old shops, and lively street scenes.
Famous porticoed route climbing from the city to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's defining urban experiences.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a benchmark of traditional home cooking.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is a festive Bolognese specialty closely tied to local culinary identity.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Respected modern trattoria focused on high-quality regional ingredients, excellent pasta, and carefully prepared traditional Emilian dishes.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces, ideal for an informal authentic meal.
Historic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and other classic local dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: budget eats are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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