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Compare train, bus, and flight for Brussels to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brussels to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a train costs an average of $480.
Distance: 546 miles (879 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$124 Average price | $112 Average price Cheapest | $480 Average price | $327 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 19h 14m Average total duration 18h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 52m Average total duration 14h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bologna:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bologna costing on average $124 (€99).
A bus is $369 (€294) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bologna costing on average $480 (€383).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Brussels to Bologna
How to get from Brussels to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brussels to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FR 46828:45 PM1h40Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:25 PMBologna Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
51310 · 9476312:00 PM21h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 46828:45 PM1h40Brussels South Charleroi Airport10:25 PMBologna Airport$1791One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 50338 · 47877:05 PM19h50Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)2:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1441One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 PM23h20Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1621One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM23h35Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi)6:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1531One-way2 transfers
- FR 393912:00 PM1h40Brussels South Charleroi Airport1:40 PMBologna Airport$2061One-way0 transfers
SK594 · SK687+
Regionale TRENORD 80382+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 248510:20 AM14h13Brussels Airport12:33 AMBologna Centrale$2631One-way3 transfers
LH5583+
LH94867:30 PM3h10Brussels Airport10:40 PMBologna Airport$3261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bologna:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bologna costing on average $124 (€99).
A bus is $369 (€294) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bologna costing on average $480 (€383).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 44m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, ITA, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Vueling, Helvetic Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic.
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