How to travel from Berlin to Bologna

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Travel Information between Berlin and Bologna

distanceDistance561 miles (905 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$65 - $113
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $65 (€56) • 16 h 30 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $113 (€98) • 2 h 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Malta Air or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 561 miles (905 km) from Berlin to Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Malta Air or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Berlin to Bologna.

Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Bologna

Train
Bus
Flight
Cheapest price 50 42 32Cheapest
Average price 172 82Cheapest 179
Average duration11h 12m16h 30m1h 40m
Direct Options
First departure3:09 AM2:45 AM4:00 AM
Last departure9:28 PM10:25 PM8:35 PM
No. of daily departures62241
Companies
  • Deutsche Bahn
  • ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
  • ÖBB | Railjet
  • Trenitalia
  • ÖBB | Nightjet
  • FlixBus
  • Malta Air
  • Ryanair
  • Lufthansa
  • Austrian Airlines
  • Eurowings
  • Air France
  • Lufthansa Cityline
  • KLM Cityhopper
  • Swiss
  • Tuifly
  • Brussels Airlines
  • Edelweiss Air
  • Luxair
  • Air Baltic

Travel options
from Berlin to Bologna

How to get from Berlin to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:20PM17h20
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
10:40AMBologna
$711One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus
10:40PM23h10
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
09:50PMBologna
$671One-way
1 transfer
Fastest
Austrian Airlines
07:00AM2h55
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
09:55AMBologna Airport (BLQ)
$5951One-way
1 transfer
Other options
Deutsche Bahn
04:30AM11h38
Berlin Hbf
04:08PMBologna Centrale
$1191One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:04AM11h12
Berlin Hbf
08:16PMBologna Centrale
$1671One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
04:50PM17h50
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
10:40AMBologna
$701One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
05:20PM20h30
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
01:50PMBologna
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
01:54PM17h36
Berlin Hbf
07:30AMBologna
$701One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings
03:15PM9h18
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
12:33AMBologna Centrale
$2041One-way
3 transfers
Lufthansa
12:55PM9h15
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
10:10PMBologna Centrale
$2971One-way
3 transfers
Air Baltic
09:35AM9h35
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
07:10PMBologna Centrale
$3061One-way
4 transfers

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Find the best route to Bologna from Berlin with Omio's travel partners Eurowings, SWISS and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Berlin to Bologna travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Eurowings is Germany's leading low-cost airline and offers a choice of Smart, Best and BIZclass fares for your next travel from Berlin to Bologna.

        FAQs: Travel from Berlin to Bologna

        FAQs: Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Berlin to Bologna.
        FAQs

        There are 3 travel options between Berlin and Bologna. You can take a bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Berlin is by taking a bus, which costs on average $65 (€56).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Berlin to Bologna:

        Taking a bus costs $48 (€42) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $113 (€98).

        Taking a bus costs $16 (€14) less than taking a train, which costs on average $81 (€70) for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel from Berlin to Bologna is by flight, which takes on average 2 h 50 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Getting to Bologna by bus takes 16 h 30 min on average.

        Train takes 11 h 12 min on average.

        The Berlin to Bologna distance is around 561 miles (905 km).

        The average frequency per day from Berlin to Bologna is:

        • 1 bus per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bologna from Berlin as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Berlin to Bologna:

        • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Berlin to Bologna depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bologna, Stazione Centrale.
        • Most travelers board their plane from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Berlin to Bologna:

        • Travel with FlixBus or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. To go to Bologna by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Berlin to Bologna tickets on Omio for $65 (€56).
        • Malta Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM Cityhopper, SWISS, KLM, TUIfly, Brussels Airlines, Luxair, Air Baltic or Edelweiss Air can get you to Bologna by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Berlin to Bologna for $64 (€56) on Omio.
        • Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Trenitalia or FlixTrain can take you to Bologna by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Deutsche Bahn from Berlin to Bologna for $81 (€70).

        Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Bologna with the following travel companies:

        • You can travel directly by bus with.
        • You'll find direct flights with.
        • You can take a direct train with.

        Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Your trip from Berlin to Bologna doesn't have to end in Bologna. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’d like to add Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris to your Berlin to Bologna tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bologna today!
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