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Compare bus, flight, and train for Amsterdam to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $114 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, while a flight costs an average of $223.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$223 Average price | $114 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price | $374 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 22h 4m Average total duration 21h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Amsterdam to Bologna:
A bus is $64 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $178.
A bus is $109 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $223.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 15h 0m.
Bus takes on average 22h 4m.
You'll arrive about 10h 57m sooner (2h 42m by flight vs 13h 39m by car) and save roughly $151 compared to fuel and tolls ($223 vs $374). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Bologna
How to get from Amsterdam to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM23h30Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)9:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$411One-way2 transfers
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- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 PM23h30Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)9:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$411One-way2 transfers
Fastest
KL16678:40 PM1h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol10:25 PMBologna Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM21h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:00 AM28h45Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H)6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$461One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:45 AM20h45Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)9:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$481One-way1 transfer
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FRECCIAROSSA 964911:20 AM6h44Amsterdam Airport Schiphol6:04 PMBologna Centrale$1681One-way2 transfers- KL16616:55 AM1h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol8:40 AMBologna Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
- U27813+Regionale TRENORD 80352+FRECCIAROSSA 964511:20 AM5h44Amsterdam Airport Schiphol5:04 PMBologna Centrale$1781One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Bologna:
A bus is $207 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $334.
A bus is $321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $448.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 48m.
Bus takes on average 21h 30m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Bologna as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Trenitalia to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM, Lufthansa, Swiss, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Air Baltic to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with KLM Cityhopper, KLM.
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