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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 $68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. 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 $68, while a flight costs an average of $300.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $300 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 49m Average total duration 12h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m 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 $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average $300 (€242).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€118) compared to roughly $110 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-36.78 (€-29.70). The journey takes 7h 49m 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.
- FlixBus2:45 PM8h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$641One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus2:45 PM8h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$641One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EN824011:45 AM1h05Munich Airport12:50 PMBologna Airport$4361One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 893:23 PM6h48Munich Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$1461One-way0 transfers- RJ 11839:23 AM6h45Munich Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centrale$1571One-way0 transfers
- RJ 871:22 PM6h54Munich Hbf8:16 PMBologna Centrale$1571One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:25 PM7h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 AM8h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$821One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus11:00 PM7h45Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$841One-way0 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+
Regionale TRENORD 803683:30 PM6h40Munich Airport10:10 PMBologna Centrale$3511One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471+Regionale TRENORD 80350+LH944811:05 AM7h05Munich Airport6:10 PMBologna Centrale$3511One-way2 transfers
- EN8274+Regionale TRENORD 80350+Regionale Veloce TTPER 247111:05 AM7h05Munich Airport6:10 PMBologna Centrale$3511One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bologna:
A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $232 (€187) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average $300 (€242).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 49m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 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, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Vueling, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Bologna by flight.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
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