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Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 285 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 285, while a flight costs an average of zł 1,952.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 330 Average price | zł 285 Average price Cheapest | zł 1,952 Average price | zł 413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration 9h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Munich to Bologna:
A bus is zł 46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average zł 330.
A bus is zł 1,668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average zł 1,952.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
Tickets start at around zł 330 compared to roughly zł 413 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 83. The journey takes 7h 9m versus 6h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Munich to Bologna
How to get from Munich to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Munich to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus9:25 PM7h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł 1771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus9:25 PM7h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł 1771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AZ743711:45 AM1h05Munich Airport12:50 PMBologna Airportzł 1,9611One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 839:23 AM6h45Munich Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centralezł 1961One-way0 transfers- RJ 871:22 PM6h54Munich Hbf8:16 PMBologna Centralezł 2611One-way0 transfers
NJ 2957:59 PM9h39Munich Hbf5:38 AMBologna Centralezł 3261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:00 AM8h50Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:50 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł 1821One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus12:15 AM7h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł 2011One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM8h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł 2331One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TRENORD 80368+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24793:30 PM6h40Munich Airport10:10 PMBologna Centralezł 1,3621One-way2 transfers- Regionale TRENORD 80350+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+AZ746311:05 AM7h05Munich Airport6:10 PMBologna Centralezł 1,3621One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+Regionale TRENORD 80334+AZ74696:55 AM7h15Munich Airport2:10 PMBologna Centralezł 1,3621One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bologna:
A bus is zł 46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average zł 330.
A bus is zł 1,668 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average zł 1,952.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 39m.
Bus takes on average 9h 51m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Munich and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, OneBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Sindbad, Infobus, OneBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 8 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, ITA.
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