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Compare train and bus for Bolzano to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolzano to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$45 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bolzano to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Bolzano to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Bologna:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Bologna costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
Travel optionsfrom Bolzano to Bologna
How to get from Bolzano to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolzano to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
359110:10 PM 4h20 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 2:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3591
10:10 PM 4h20 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 2:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
89632:42 PM 2h32 Bolzano/Bozen 5:14 PM Bologna Centrale $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale 3841
12:31 PM 3h34 Bolzano/Bozen 4:05 PM Bologna Centrale $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale Veloce 3845
4:31 PM 3h34 Bolzano/Bozen 8:05 PM Bologna Centrale $36 1 One-way 0 transfers - Regionale 3843
2:25 PM 3h40 Bolzano/Bozen 6:05 PM Bologna Centrale $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
0737:00 PM 4h20 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $16 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
7:15 PM 3h45 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
7:10 AM 4h00 Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) 11:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolzano to Bologna:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolzano to Bologna costing on average $45 (€38).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 34m.
- Around 43 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolzano and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolzano/Bozen and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Ferries mostly depart from San Marco and arrive in Burano.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Sindbad to go to Bologna by bus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo.
- 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Sindbad.
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