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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, while a flight costs an average of $523.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price Cheapest | $112 Average price | $523 Average price | $259 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 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.
Compare ways to travel from Geneva to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Geneva to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bologna:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $112.
A bus is $451 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $259 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $187. The journey takes 9h 43m versus 5h 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 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.
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 11h00 Geneve, Place Dorcière 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
4:05 PM 11h00 Geneve, Place Dorcière 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
LH2389+
LH94868:05 PM 3h05 Geneva International Airport 11:10 PM Bologna Airport $1,005 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- EuroCity 45+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24771:27 PM 7h38 Geneva station 9:05 PM Bologna Centrale $147 1 One-way 1 transfer - EuroCity 41+
Intercity 6095:27 AM 8h29 Geneva station 1:56 PM Bologna Centrale $159 1 One-way 1 transfer - EuroCity 41+
99275:27 AM 6h27 Geneva station 11:54 AM Bologna Centrale $177 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 10h20 Geneve, Place Dorcière 7:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:55 AM 11h10 Geneve, Place Dorcière 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $67 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 PM 12h40 Genève, Aéroport 8:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $72 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ575 · AZ132111:35 AM 11h15 Geneva International Airport 10:50 PM Bologna Airport $150 1 One-way 1 transfer
AZ3851 · AZ71837:40 AM 6h30 Geneva International Airport 2:10 PM Bologna Airport $196 1 One-way 1 transfer- AZ577 · AZ1321
6:55 PM 3h55 Geneva International Airport 10:50 PM Bologna Airport $200 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Bologna:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $112.
A bus is $451 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $523.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 41m.
Bus takes on average 10h 13m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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 Air France, ITA, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Twin Jet, Eurowings to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Trenitalia, DSB to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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