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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Nice to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 71, while a flight costs an average of L 2,356.
Distance: 209 miles (337 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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L 293 Average price | L 71 Average price Cheapest | L 2,356 Average price | L 712 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Nice to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Bologna:
A train is L 223 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Bologna costing on average L 293.
A train is L 2,286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bologna costing on average L 2,356.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
Tickets start at around L 293 compared to roughly L 712 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 419. The journey takes 7h 45m versus 5h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Bologna
How to get from Nice to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
9:20 PM 6h50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) L 184 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
9:20 PM 6h50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) L 184 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AZ343 · AZ131911:20 AM 3h05 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 2:25 PM Bologna Airport L 736 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
86025+
Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+
999710:53 AM 8h56 Nice-Ville 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale L 405 1 One-way 3 transfers- 86035+Regionale 12271 · Regionale 12427 · Regionale Veloce 3040
12:55 PM 8h59 Nice-Ville 9:54 PM Bologna Centrale L 405 1 One-way 4 transfers - 86023+Regionale 12267 · Regionale Veloce 3021+9997
10:24 AM 9h25 Nice-Ville 7:49 PM Bologna Centrale L 405 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus
1:30 PM 6h55 Nice, Gare Routière Vauban 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) L 190 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:05 PM 8h20 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) L 284 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
8:00 AM 8h50 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 4:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) L 284 1 One-way 1 transfer
- AF6151 · AF7361 · AF1828
6:40 AM 10h30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 5:10 PM Bologna Airport L 1,252 1 One-way 2 transfers - AF6151 · AF7363 · AF1828
6:40 AM 10h30 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 5:10 PM Bologna Airport L 1,320 1 One-way 2 transfers 
EW9421 · EW98341:30 PM 5h00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 6:30 PM Bologna Airport L 1,364 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Bologna:
A train is L 223 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Bologna costing on average L 293.
A train is L 2,286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Bologna costing on average L 2,356.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 14m.
Bus takes on average 8h 15m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, ITA, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, Swiss, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, BA Euroflyer, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, KLM, Norwegian Air Shuttle, asl airlines, Avion Express Malta to go to Bologna by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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