You can get from Hamburg to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
To get from Hamburg to Bologna on Mar 27 we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 629 miles (1014 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $90 - $146 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $90 (€80) • 21 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $136 (€120) • 13 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Vueling or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 629 miles (1014 km) to Bologna from Hamburg. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 13 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $90 (€80). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Flixbus, Vueling or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Hamburg to Bologna.
International travel from Hamburg, Germany to Bologna, Italy is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Hamburg to Bologna.
The current restriction level for returning to Hamburg, Germany from Italy is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Italy
All travelers returning to Germany must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Hamburg from Bologna here.
You can travel to Bologna from Hamburg 3 different ways: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Bologna is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $90 (€80) compared to other travel options to Bologna:
Taking a bus is usually $55 (€49) less than taking a flight to Bologna, which costs on average $146 (€129) for the same trip.
Taking a bus is about $45 (€40) less than taking a train, which costs on average $136 (€120) for this journey.
The fastest way to get to Bologna from Hamburg is by train with an average travel time of 13 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Bologna can usually take longer:
In comparison, getting to Bologna by bus can take on average 21 h 35 min.
In comparison, going by flight can take 16 h 15 min on average.
The Hamburg to Bologna distance is around 629 miles (1014 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Bologna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Hamburg to Bologna as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Bologna:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Hamburg to Bologna with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
When planning your trip from Hamburg to Bologna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Hamburg to Bologna online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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