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Compare bus and flight for Málaga to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Málaga to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.6 - 4.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $125.
Distance: 983 miles (1582 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$175 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price | $417 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 37h 27m Average total duration 36h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
4.7 - 9.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Málaga to Bologna:
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bologna costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 57m.
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How to get from Málaga to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Málaga to Bologna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:25 PM15h55Málaga11:20 AMBologna$1051One-way0 transfers
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7:25 PM15h55Málaga11:20 AMBologna$1051One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:45 AM2h35Málaga2:20 PMBologna$1131One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:40 AM2h40Málaga12:20 PMBologna$1461One-way0 transfers
9:10 PM8h45Málaga5:55 AMBologna$1611One-way0 transfers
9:05 PM8h50Málaga5:55 AMBologna$1641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Málaga to Bologna:
A flight is $40 (€32) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Málaga to Bologna costing on average $214 (€174).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 36h 57m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Málaga and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Malaga Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Malaga, Estación de Autobuses and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Vueling, Iberia, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, TAP Portugal, Eurowings to go to Bologna by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
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