How to travel from Naples to Bologna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Naples to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 $7, and a flight costs an average of $136.

Distance: 292 miles (471 km)

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Driving

$69

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$26

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$246

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$177

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7h 21m

Average total duration

6h 51m

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7h 32m

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4h 53m

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1h 53m

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5h 44m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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1.4 - 2.8kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Bologna:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Bologna costing on average $69 (€55).

A bus is $220 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Bologna costing on average $246 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Naples and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Naples to Bologna among Omio's users.

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from Naples to Bologna

How to get from Naples to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Naples to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4788
    12:30 PM8h05
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    8:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus4788
    12:30 PM8h05
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    8:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9668
    6:30 PM3h23
    Naples Centrale
    9:53 PMBologna Centrale
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale 21080 · Regionale Veloce 4106 · Regionale 17852
    1:15 PM10h35
    Naples Centrale
    11:50 PMBologna Centrale
    $561One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 21076 · Regionale Veloce 4156 · Regionale Veloce 3932
    12:15 PM11h06
    Naples Centrale
    11:21 PMBologna Centrale
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 21060 · Regionale Veloce 4152 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3922
    6:14 AM11h12
    Naples Centrale
    5:26 PMBologna Centrale
    $651One-way
    2 transfers
  • Itabus2702
    9:15 PM7h20
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    4:35 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2422
    8:55 PM7h30
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Itabus2402
    7:45 AM8h30
    Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
    4:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • easyJetU23582+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2485+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80382
    5:55 PM6h38
    Naples International Airport
    12:33 AMBologna Centrale
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU24119+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2479+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80368
    3:15 PM6h55
    Naples International Airport
    10:10 PMBologna Centrale
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU23578+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2477+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80360
    1:40 PM7h25
    Naples International Airport
    9:05 PMBologna Centrale
    $1321One-way
    2 transfers

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How to get from Naples to Bologna

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Naples to Bologna, 82,28% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Naples to Bologna and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Naples to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Naples and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Naples to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $26 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Naples to Bologna:

A bus is $43 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Naples to Bologna costing on average $69 (€55).

A bus is $220 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Naples to Bologna costing on average $246 (€196).

The fastest way to travel from Naples to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 51m.

Bus takes on average 7h 2m.

The distance from Naples to Bologna is approximately 292 miles (471 km).
The average frequency per day from Naples to Bologna is:
  • Around 69 trains per day.
  • Around 34 buses per day.
  • Around 12 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Naples and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Naples International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Naples Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Naples to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus to go to Bologna by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with ITA to go to Bologna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Naples to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 24 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
  • 58 direct trains per day with Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Naples to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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