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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 307 miles (495 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$71 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $262 Average price | $217 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration 9h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bologna:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bologna costing on average $254 (€208).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bologna costing on average $262 (€214).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Bologna
How to get from Marseille to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:10 PM10h00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$591One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:10 PM10h00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles4:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$591One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX1672+
LX5812:40 PM4h00Marseille Provence Airport6:40 PMBologna Airport$2391One-way1 transfer
Other options
17473 · 86033+
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20908:57 AM12h28Marseille Saint-Charles9:25 PMBologna Centrale$1021One-way3 transfers
17471 · 86025+
Regionale Veloce 3371 · Regionale TTPER 20907:57 AM13h28Marseille Saint-Charles9:25 PMBologna Centrale$1021One-way3 transfers
17477 · 86039+
Intercity 635+
Regionale TTPER 209010:57 AM10h28Marseille Saint-Charles9:25 PMBologna Centrale$1121One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM14h00Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:55 AM12h40Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles5:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:40 AM9h45Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles8:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$731One-way0 transfers
LH2267+
LH94826:05 AM6h45Marseille Provence Airport12:50 PMBologna Airport$2071One-way1 transfer
LH2263+
LH94861:45 PM8h55Marseille Provence Airport10:40 PMBologna Airport$2071One-way1 transfer
LH1091+
LH56766:05 AM8h20Marseille Provence Airport2:25 PMBologna Airport$2171One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Bologna:
A bus is $182 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Bologna costing on average $254 (€208).
A bus is $190 (€156) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Bologna costing on average $262 (€214).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 18m.
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Trenitalia, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Air France, Cityjet to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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