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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price
€91
Average price
€98
Fastest journey
11 h 55 m
Average duration
11 h 58 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
886 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
21854 · ICE 1007 · RJ 8910:16 AM11h55Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–210:11 PMBologna Centrale€911One-way2 transfers- 21838 · ICE 1005 · RJ 878:16 AM12h00Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:16 PMBologna Centrale€1011One-way2 transfers
- 21838 · ICE 1005 · ICE 505 · RJ 878:16 AM12h00Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:16 PMBologna Centrale€1011One-way3 transfers
- 21854 · ICE 1007 · RJ 8910:16 AM11h55Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–210:11 PMBologna Centrale€911One-way2 transfers
- 21838 · ICE 1005 · RJ 878:16 AM12h00Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:16 PMBologna Centrale€1011One-way2 transfers
- 21838 · ICE 1005 · ICE 505 · RJ 878:16 AM12h00Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–28:16 PMBologna Centrale€1011One-way3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport
Omio 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 €55. 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 €55, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 550 miles (886 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€163 Average price | €156 Average price | €79 Average price Cheapest | €232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 29m Average total duration 11h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 57m Average total duration 23h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport:
A bus is €77 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average €156.
A bus is €84 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport costing on average €163.
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 59m.
Bus takes on average 23h 27m.
Tickets start at around €163 compared to roughly €232 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €69. The journey takes 11h 59m versus 10h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21838 · ICE 1005 · RJ 87 | On time 8:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h00 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| 21838 · ICE 1005 · ICE 505 · RJ 87 | On time 8:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 12h00 | 8:16 PM Bologna Centrale | 3 transfers | |
| 21854 · ICE 1007 · RJ 89 | On time 10:16 AM Flughafen BER - Terminal 1–2 | 11h55 | 10:11 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Overview: Train from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport
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Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 11h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €52 but you can travel from only €20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 06:16, the last at 08:16. The fastest train covers the 550 miles (886 km) distance in 11h 55m.
Distance 550 miles (886 km) |
Average train duration 11h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €52 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 11h 55m |
First train 6:16 AM |
Last train 8:16 AM |
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Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Berlin Brandenburg Airport and Bologna Airport from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Bologna Airport
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