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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 49m. 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 $38, while a flight costs an average of $544.
Distance: 242 miles (390 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$38 Average price Cheapest | $85 Average price | $544 Average price | $179 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 26m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Salzburg to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Salzburg to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bologna:
A train is $48 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average $85 (€71).
A train is $506 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average $544 (€456).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
Tickets start at around $38 (€32) compared to roughly $179 (€150) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $141 (€119). The journey takes 7h 23m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJX19962+RJ 85+
FRECCIAROSSA 852910:56 AM 8h48 Salzburg Hbf 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- RJX19962+RJ 85+FRECCIAROSSA 8529
10:56 AM 8h48 Salzburg Hbf 7:44 PM Bologna Centrale $46 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
LH1261 · LH108+LH948410:55 AM 5h55 Salzburg Airport 4:50 PM Bologna Airport $873 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- RJX19960+RJ 83
8:56 AM 7h12 Salzburg Hbf 4:08 PM Bologna Centrale $50 1 One-way 1 transfer - RJ 13478 · RJ 81+
Regionale 34676:56 AM 8h02 Salzburg Hbf 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale $57 1 One-way 2 transfers - RJX19960+RJ 83+Regionale 16113
8:56 AM 8h02 Salzburg Hbf 4:58 PM Bologna Centrale $57 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
5:35 PM 10h50 Salzburg, P+R Süd 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $70 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
6:20 PM 12h25 Salzburg, P+R Süd 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $70 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:15 AM 15h25 Salzburg, P+R Süd 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) $73 1 One-way 1 transfer
EW4334 · EW98346:35 AM 12h40 Salzburg Airport 7:15 PM Bologna Airport $334 1 One-way 1 transfer
NJ 469+
REX 7+OS5177:30 AM 11h25 Salzburg Hbf 6:55 PM Bologna Airport $397 1 One-way 2 transfers
IC 641+OS51710:11 AM 8h44 Salzburg Hbf 6:55 PM Bologna Airport $410 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Bologna:
A train is $48 (€40) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average $85 (€71).
A train is $506 (€425) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Bologna costing on average $544 (€456).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 53m.
Bus takes on average 10h 26m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 10 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 | Railjet, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, British Airways, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Euroflyer to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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