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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $36, while a flight costs an average of $422.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$36 Average price Cheapest | $422 Average price | $83 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 29m Average total duration 9h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Vienna
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Vienna:
A train is $47 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $83 (€69).
A train is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $422 (€354).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $197 (€165) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $161 (€135). The journey takes 9h 59m versus 7h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Vienna
How to get from Bologna to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
10:25 PM 10h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
10:25 PM 10h40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:05 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
FR 47686:00 AM 1h20 Bologna Airport 7:20 AM Vienna International Airport $221 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3988+
NJ 402366:10 PM 13h48 Bologna Centrale 7:58 AM Vienna $125 1 One-way 1 transfer- Regionale Veloce 3986+NJ 40236
5:10 PM 14h48 Bologna Centrale 7:58 AM Vienna $125 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale Veloce 3984+NJ 40236
4:10 PM 15h48 Bologna Centrale 7:58 AM Vienna $125 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
10:25 PM 11h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) $72 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
6:45 PM 13h45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 8:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $85 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
2:55 AM 15h25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 6:20 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz $122 1 One-way 1 transfer
LX1669+
LX353410:40 AM 3h20 Bologna Airport 2:00 PM Vienna International Airport $258 1 One-way 1 transfer- LH5679+LH6404
6:35 AM 4h10 Bologna Airport 10:45 AM Vienna International Airport $283 1 One-way 1 transfer - FR 4770
7:00 PM 1h20 Bologna Airport 8:20 PM Vienna International Airport $355 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Vienna:
A train is $47 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $83 (€69).
A train is $387 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $422 (€354).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 29m.
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 31 trains per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Vienna 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 Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Vienna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, EuroNight to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Malta Air, TAP Portugal, Luxair, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, braathens regional aviation to go to Vienna by flight.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Ryanair, Malta Air, braathens regional aviation.
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