How to travel from Bologna to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€64).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $93 (€76).

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Vienna costing on average $112 (€91).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 28m.

Bus takes on average 10h 34m.

The distance from Bologna to Vienna is approximately 351 miles (565 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Vienna is:

• Around 21 flights per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 4 trains 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Vienna:

• 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, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, Italo to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Buzz, Swiss to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.