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Compare train, bus, and flight for Heidelberg to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $55.
Distance: 361 miles (582 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$158 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 14m Average total duration Fastest 9h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bologna:
A bus is $80 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $158 (€126).
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $210 (€167).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 58m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
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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.
- 4:20 PM14h10Heidelberg6:30 AMBologna$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:20 PM14h10Heidelberg6:30 AMBologna$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:20 PM14h10Heidelberg6:30 AMBologna$511One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 11:55 AM14h50Heidelberg2:45 AMBologna$751One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Bologna:
A bus is $80 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $158 (€126).
A bus is $131 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Bologna costing on average $210 (€167).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 58m.
Flight takes on average 12h 10m.
- Around 72 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bologna by train.
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