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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Brussels
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Brussels among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $67. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $67, and a train costs an average of $359.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train |
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$131 Average price | $107 Average price Cheapest | $359 Average price |
7h 6m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 51m Average total duration 18h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg 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 Bologna to Brussels:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Brussels costing on average $131 (€104).
A bus is $252 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Brussels costing on average $359 (€287).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
Train takes on average 18h 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Brussels
How to get from Bologna to Brussels by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Brussels is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
94742 · 47393:40 PM17h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$991One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
94742 · 47393:40 PM17h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)8:40 AMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$991One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FR 46836:35 PM1h45Bologna Airport8:20 PMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1721One-way0 transfers
Other options
4788 · 503278:40 PM19h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:30 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1161One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 PM22h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)1:55 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1751One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:10 PM21h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:45 PMBrussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)$1751One-way2 transfers
FR 39389:50 AM1h45Bologna Airport11:35 AMBrussels South Charleroi Airport$1991One-way0 transfers
SN31264:10 PM1h50Bologna Airport6:00 PMBrussels Airport$2751One-way0 transfers
LX1669+
LX78010:25 AM3h50Bologna Airport2:15 PMBrussels Airport$3391One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Brussels:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Brussels costing on average $131 (€104).
A bus is $252 (€201) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Brussels costing on average $359 (€287).
Other travel options to Brussels take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 37m.
Train takes on average 18h 21m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Brussels as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Brussels Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Brussels-Midi.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi).
- Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, ITA, Lufthansa, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Brussels by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa to go to Brussels by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Brussels by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Air Baltic.
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