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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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $161.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$130 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $395 Average price | $108 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 30m Average total duration 15h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 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 $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $337 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average $395 (€322).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
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.
- FlixBus7:05 AM8h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$671One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:05 AM8h35Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)3:40 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$671One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- EN824011:45 AM1h05Munich Airport12:50 PMBologna Airport$4331One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJ 11839:33 AM6h35Munich Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centrale$1551One-way0 transfers- RJ 893:32 PM6h39Munich Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$1601One-way0 transfers
- RJ 1183+
Regionale 38439:33 AM8h32Munich Hbf6:05 PMBologna Centrale$1681One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:25 PM7h00Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$711One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:15 AM7h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)7:30 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$741One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:45 PM8h15Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$741One-way0 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 80382+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485+
EC39466:10 PM6h23Munich Airport12:33 AMBologna Centrale$1561One-way2 transfers
EW9087 · EW98344:05 PM4h00Munich Airport8:05 PMBologna Airport$1961One-way1 transfer
VY1817 · VY65249:10 PM10h55Munich Airport8:05 AMBologna Airport$2791One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Bologna:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Bologna costing on average $130 (€106).
A bus is $337 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Bologna costing on average $395 (€322).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 15h 0m.
- Around 34 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Munich Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 9 direct flights per day with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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