How to travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Düsseldorf

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €81 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €81, while a train costs an average of €171.

Distance: 510 miles (822 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €81.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Düsseldorf costing on average €127.

A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Düsseldorf costing on average €171.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 29m.

Bus takes on average 18h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to Düsseldorf

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM17h55
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:20 PM17h55
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    4:15 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    601One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9835
    8:20 PM1h40
    Bologna Airport
    10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJ 88 · ICE 622
    7:45 AM11h51
    Bologna Centrale
    7:36 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 86 · ICE 528
    9:52 AM11h45
    Bologna Centrale
    9:37 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3458+Deutsche BahnRJ 88 · ICE 594 · ICE 104
    7:10 AM12h22
    Bologna Centrale
    7:32 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    1311One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:20 AM19h35
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:55 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    601One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:40 PM17h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:25 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    611One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    11:30 PM21h55
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:25 PMDüsseldorf Hbf
    611One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2478+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2970+VuelingVY6339 · VY1894
    3:50 PM22h35
    Bologna Centrale
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1051One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2474+VuelingVY6339 · VY1894+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 2962
    1:50 PM24h35
    Bologna Centrale
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1051One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3844 · Regionale TRENORD 2636+VuelingVY6339 · VY1894
    2:10 PM24h15
    Bologna Centrale
    2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    1091One-way
    4 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf 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 Bologna to Düsseldorf.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €81.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Düsseldorf costing on average €127.

A bus is €90 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Düsseldorf costing on average €171.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 19m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 29m.

Bus takes on average 18h 12m.

The distance from Bologna to Düsseldorf is approximately 510 miles (822 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Düsseldorf:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Air France, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, KLM to go to Düsseldorf by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Italo to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Düsseldorf with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.
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