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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $25.
Distance: 511 miles (823 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 49m Average total duration 17h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.5 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Barcelona to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bologna costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bologna costing on average $169 (€136).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
Train takes on average 23h 35m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Bologna
How to get from Barcelona to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4591 · 38039:10 PM19h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4591 · 38039:10 PM19h15Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord4:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- VY65246:15 AM1h40Barcelona El Prat Airport7:55 AMBologna Airport$1141One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM19h25Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1191One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 AM20h35Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord11:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 PM18h05Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1271One-way1 transfer
FR 818310:05 PM1h45Barcelona El Prat Airport11:50 PMBologna Airport$1191One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 80360+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477+
W463161:10 PM7h55Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05 PMBologna Centrale$1291One-way2 transfers- Regionale TRENORD 80368+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+W463161:10 PM9h00Barcelona El Prat Airport10:10 PMBologna Centrale$1291One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Bologna costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $90 (€72) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Bologna costing on average $169 (€136).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 19m.
Train takes on average 23h 35m.
- Around 52 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, ITA, KLM, Eurowings, Air France to go to Bologna by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Vueling, Malta Air, Ryanair, GetJet Airlines.
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