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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $105. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $105, and a train costs an average of $250.
Distance: 815 miles (1312 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$215 Average price | $174 Average price Cheapest | $250 Average price | $347 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 49m Average total duration 26h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 35h 20m Average total duration 34h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.9 - 7.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Madrid to Bologna:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bologna costing on average $215 (€173).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bologna costing on average $250 (€202).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 19m.
Train takes on average 34h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Bologna
How to get from Madrid to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM38h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 PM38h25Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- FR 38142:20 PM2h20Madrid Barajas Airport4:40 PMBologna Airport$2151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus3:55 PM31h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1821One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM31h20Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses4:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1941One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:05 PM28h15Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$2061One-way2 transfers
AZ63 · AZ13216:05 PM4h40Madrid Barajas Airport10:45 PMBologna Airport$1941One-way1 transfer- AZ59 · AZ13175:55 AM12h30Madrid Barajas Airport6:25 PMBologna Airport$1941One-way1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 80350+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+
W463129:55 AM8h15Madrid Barajas Airport6:10 PMBologna Centrale$1981One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Bologna:
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Bologna costing on average $215 (€173).
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Bologna costing on average $250 (€202).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 26h 19m.
Train takes on average 34h 50m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with AVE to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Alsa to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Iberia, Air Nostrum, Vueling, ITA, Lufthansa, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Iberia, Air Nostrum.
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