How to travel from Bologna to Munich

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Munich

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 train costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $514.

Distance: 252 miles (406 km)

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$514

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$58

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$72

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$165

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4h 30m

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2h 30m

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7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

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9h 58m

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9h 28m

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6h 49m

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1.2 - 2.4kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Munich is a train with an average price of $58 (€48).

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

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Munich costing on average $72 (€60).

A train is $456 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Munich costing on average $514 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

Bus takes on average 9h 58m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bologna and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Munich among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 19m sooner (2h 30m by flight vs 6h 49m by car). Tickets start at around $514 (€430) compared to roughly $165 (€138) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bologna to Munich

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM8h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    1:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 AM8h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    1:45 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiEN8243
    5:10 PM1h10
    Bologna Airport
    6:20 PMMunich Airport
    $5371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 294
    10:54 PM10h39
    Bologna Centrale
    9:33 AMMunich Hbf
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 82
    1:52 PM6h45
    Bologna Centrale
    8:37 PMMunich Hbf
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnRJ 88
    7:45 AM6h49
    Bologna Centrale
    2:34 PMMunich Hbf
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 PM7h20
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    5:40 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:20 AM8h45
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    8:05 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:30 PM7h15
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    6:45 AMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY6523 · VY1812
    10:50 PM10h55
    Bologna Airport
    9:45 AMMunich Airport
    $1971One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY6525 · VY1816
    8:55 AM11h30
    Bologna Airport
    8:25 PMMunich Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2462 · S1 TRENORD 24132+LufthansaLH1857+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 337
    7:50 AM10h40
    Bologna Centrale
    6:30 PMMunich Airport
    $3781One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Munich

Travel to Munich 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 Munich.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Munich including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Munich is a train with an average price of $58 (€48).

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

A train is $14 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Munich costing on average $72 (€60).

A train is $456 (€381) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Munich costing on average $514 (€430).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Munich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

Other travel options to Munich take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 46m.

Bus takes on average 9h 58m.

The distance from Bologna to Munich is approximately 252 miles (406 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Munich is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Munich 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 Munich:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Munich Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Munich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Vueling, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA to go to Munich by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, OneBus to go to Munich by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Munich by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Munich with the following travel companies:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Munich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Prague, Vienna, Salzburg, Berlin. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Munich and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Munich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Munich, you can visit the Hofbräuhaus for traditional Bavarian food and live music, explore BMW Welt for the latest BMW models and interactive experiences, and catch a game or admire the architecture at Allianz Arena. Discover history at the Munich Residenz, enjoy sports and views at Olympiapark, and marvel at the Glockenspiel show at Marienplatz. Wander through the opulent Nymphenburg Palace and its gardens, relax in the expansive English Garden, learn at the Deutsches Museum, and savor local delicacies at Viktualienmarkt.
To fully experience Munich's main attractions, such as Marienplatz, the English Garden, Nymphenburg Palace, and the BMW Museum, a stay of 3 to 4 days is recommended.
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