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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $534.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $534 Average price | $235 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 51m Average total duration 12h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bologna:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $104.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
Tickets start at around $92 compared to roughly $235 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144. The journey takes 12h 21m versus 8h 54m 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 Heidelberg to Bologna
How to get from Heidelberg to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:15 PM 15h10 Heidelberg 7:25 AM Bologna $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:15 PM 15h10 Heidelberg 7:25 AM Bologna $70 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:25 AM 13h05 Heidelberg 1:30 PM Bologna $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:10 PM 15h00 Heidelberg 12:10 PM Bologna $78 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bologna:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $104.
A bus is $442 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $534.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 27m.
Bus takes on average 12h 51m.
- Around 61 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, KLM, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bologna by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA, Lufthansa, CitizenPlane.
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