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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł160 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. 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 train costs an average of zł160, while a flight costs an average of zł2198.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
zł2198 Average price | zł160 Average price Cheapest | zł342 Average price | zł694 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bologna:
A bus is zł89 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average zł376.
A bus is zł849 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average zł1137.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 45m.
Tickets start at around zł376 compared to roughly zł694 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł318. The journey takes 6h 57m versus 6h 28m 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 Salzburg to Bologna
How to get from Salzburg to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM10h15Salzburg, P+R Süd11:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł3461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM10h15Salzburg, P+R Süd11:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł3461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH1105 · LH2862:20 PM3h30Salzburg Airport5:50 PMBologna Airportzł22591One-way1 transfer
Other options
NJ 29510:02 PM7h36Salzburg Hbf5:38 AMBologna Centralezł4871One-way0 transfers
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RJ 892:56 PM7h15Salzburg Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centralezł5321One-way1 transfer- RJ 13478 · RJ 1281+
Regionale 34676:56 AM8h02Salzburg Hbf2:58 PMBologna Centralezł5471One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 AM10h00Salzburg, P+R Süd3:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł3501One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM10h55Salzburg, P+R Süd2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł4271One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 PM12h25Salzburg, P+R Süd6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)zł4801One-way1 transfer
- LH1103 · LH28610:10 AM7h40Salzburg Airport5:50 PMBologna Airportzł22591One-way1 transfer
- LH1103+
LH567610:10 AM3h55Salzburg Airport2:05 PMBologna Airportzł26211One-way1 transfer - LH1105+LH56782:20 PM9h10Salzburg Airport11:30 PMBologna Airportzł26211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bologna:
A train is zł182 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average zł342.
A train is zł2038 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average zł2198.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Deutsche Bahn to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, British Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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