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4.6Travel optionsfrom Geneva to Bologna
How to get from Geneva to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Geneva to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3812 · 947636:50 PM14h30Genève, Gare Routière9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3812 · 947636:50 PM14h30Genève, Gare Routière9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LH94829:30 AM3h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:50 PMBologna Airport$3341One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 3155 · 947638:40 PM12h40Genève, Gare Routière9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$851One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 AM9h55Geneve, Place Dorcière3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$861One-way1 transfer- FlixBus10:35 PM8h15Geneve, Place Dorcière6:50 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$981One-way0 transfers
VY1223 · VY652410:25 PM9h50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport8:15 AMBologna Airport$2231One-way1 transfer
AZ577 · AZ13217:05 PM3h40Geneva International Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$2341One-way1 transfer- AZ575 · AZ131711:40 AM6h45Geneva International Airport6:25 PMBologna Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$158 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $245 Average price | $265 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.7kg 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 Geneva to Bologna:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $158 (€129).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $245 (€199).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bologna:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $158 (€129).
A bus is $184 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $245 (€199).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 38m.
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
- Around 49 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Swiss, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, easyJet to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
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