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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, and a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 562 miles (906 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$235 Average price | $248 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 8m Average total duration 12h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Berlin to Bologna:
A bus is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $235 (€189).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Bologna
How to get from Berlin to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus5:20 PM15h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1001One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 PM15h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1001One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FR 1369:50 AM1h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:35 AMBologna Airport$2071One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 1007 · RJ 8910:36 AM11h35Berlin Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$2981One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1005 · RJ 878:36 AM11h40Berlin Hbf8:16 PMBologna Centrale$2981One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM20h10Berlin, Central Station (Invalidenstraße)11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1101One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 PM20h30Berlin, Alexanderplatz3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1121One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM19h45Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1121One-way1 transfer
SK1678 · SK26852:35 PM4h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport7:20 PMBologna Airport$2111One-way1 transfer
AF1835 · AF10286:25 PM4h45Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMBologna Airport$2301One-way1 transfer- AF1235 · AF10283:10 PM8h00Berlin Brandenburg Airport11:10 PMBologna Airport$2301One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Bologna:
A bus is $130 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $235 (€189).
A bus is $143 (€115) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Bologna costing on average $248 (€200).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 38m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 17 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bologna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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