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Compare bus for Bratislava to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bratislava to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, while a bus costs an average of €85.
Distance: 373 miles (601 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€85 Average price | €62 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest | €176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 37m Average total duration 13h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Bratislava to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Bratislava to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Bologna:
A train is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Bologna costing on average €62.
A train is €70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Bologna costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
Tickets start at around €85 compared to roughly €176 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €91. The journey takes 13h 7m versus 7h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bratislava to Bologna
How to get from Bratislava to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bratislava to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM 13h10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus7:55 AM 13h10 Bratislava, Bus Station Nivy 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus8:23 PM 12h57 Bratislava, Einsteinova 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €61 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus1:23 PM 17h22 Bratislava, Einsteinova 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM 17h25 Bratislava, Most SNP 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €54 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 AM 16h55 Bratislava, Most SNP 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €55 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bratislava to Bologna:
A train is €46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bratislava to Bologna costing on average €62.
A train is €70 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bratislava to Bologna costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 9m.
Bus takes on average 13h 37m.
- Around 26 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bratislava and Bologna as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bratislava-Petržalka and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bratislava, Most SNP and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Buzz to go to Bologna by flight.
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