How to travel from Naples to Bologna

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Travel Information between Naples and Bologna

Distance292 miles (471 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$9 - $123
Cheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 6 h 35 min
Fastest modeFlight • $123 (€111) • 3 h 10 min
Popular travel companiesItabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa

Travel 292 miles (471 km) by train, bus or flight from Naples to Bologna. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Itabus, Alitalia or Frecciarossa among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Naples to Bologna.

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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
12:30PM8h05
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
08:35PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

BlaBlaCar Bus4788
12:30PM8h05
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
08:35PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$61One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

ITAAZ1264 · AZ1319
11:20AM3h05
Naples International Airport
02:25PMBologna Airport
$4851One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Italo8910
09:30AM3h48
Naples Centrale
01:18PMBologna Centrale
$941One-way
0 transfers
Italo9924
09:15AM3h48
Naples Centrale
01:03PMBologna Centrale
$941One-way
0 transfers
Italo9920
08:15AM3h48
Naples Centrale
12:03PMBologna Centrale
$941One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2402
08:10AM7h30
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
03:40PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$181One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2726
10:45AM8h30
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
07:15PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$181One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2704
09:15AM8h00
Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
05:15PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$221One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU24119+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10334+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2463
07:00AM7h12
Naples International Airport
02:12PMBologna Centrale
$2431One-way
2 transfers
ITAAZ1270 · AZ1311
03:05PM19h15
Naples International Airport
10:20AMBologna Airport
$2131One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU24119+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 10340+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2467
07:00AM9h12
Naples International Airport
04:12PMBologna Centrale
$2431One-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 travel options from Naples to Bologna: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Bologna is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Bologna:

A bus is $114 (€103) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $123 (€111) from Naples to Bologna.

Taking a bus costs $22 (€20) less than taking a train, which costs on average $31 (€28) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Naples to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 3 h 10 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bologna that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 6 h 35 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 3 h 38 min of travel time.

The distance is approximately 292 miles (471 km) from Naples to Bologna.

The average frequency per day from Naples to Bologna is:

  • 16 buses per day.
  • Around 50 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Naples to Bologna:

  • Buses most often depart from Naples at Napoli, Autostazione Metropark and arrive in Bologna at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
  • Trains mostly leave from Naples Centrale and tend to arrive in Bologna Centrale.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Naples to Bologna:

  • You can go to Bologna from Naples by bus with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee or BlaBlaCar Bus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $6 (€5) with BlaBlaCar Bus from Naples to Bologna on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane between Naples and Bologna with Alitalia, and you can find Alitalia Naples to Bologna tickets for $123 (€111) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Naples and Bologna with Frecciarossa, Italo, Intercity, Intercity Notte or Regionale, and you can find Intercity Naples to Bologna tickets for $31 (€28) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Naples to Bologna with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 13 direct buses per day to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus or Marino Autolinee.
  • You can check for a direct train to Bologna with Frecciarossa, Italo or Intercity with 46 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from Naples to Bologna? Many Omio customers who go from Naples to Bologna usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you're looking to explore Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris from Bologna, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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