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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$106 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $251 Average price | $200 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 54m Average total duration 6h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Basel to Bologna:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bologna costing on average $106.
A bus is $183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bologna costing on average $251.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around $106 compared to roughly $200 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $95. The journey takes 6h 24m versus 6h 14m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Bologna
How to get from Basel to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:50 AM9h05Basel, Bahnhof7:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:50 AM9h05Basel, Bahnhof7:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EuroCity 65+
FRECCIAROSSA 955512:30 PM5h54Basel SBB6:24 PMBologna Centrale$1981One-way1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 151+
Regionale TTPER 2473 · Regionale TTPER 1741911:07 AM8h03Basel SBB7:10 PMBologna Centrale$1201One-way2 transfers - EuroCity 173+
99633:04 PM6h50Basel SBB9:54 PMBologna Centrale$1211One-way1 transfer - EuroCity 151+999711:07 AM8h42Basel SBB7:49 PMBologna Centrale$1291One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:00 PM8h05Basel, Bahnhof5:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$501One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 AM9h05Basel, Bahnhof6:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:05 AM10h00Basel, Bahnhof12:05 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$571One-way1 transfer
- VY6261 · VY65221:35 PM8h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg10:05 PMBologna Airport$1521One-way1 transfer
LH248+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+
LH1209+
Regionale TRENORD 803426:00 AM10h10EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:10 PMBologna Centrale$2691One-way3 transfers- LH248+
Intercity 597+Regionale TRENORD 80342+LH12096:00 AM10h14EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:14 PMBologna Centrale$2711One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Bologna:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Bologna costing on average $106.
A bus is $183 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Bologna costing on average $251.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Vueling to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Intercity, SBB, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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