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Compare train, bus, and flight for Stuttgart to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $529.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $529 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration 9h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bologna:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Bologna costing on average $92 (€77).
A train is $478 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bologna costing on average $529 (€444).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $140 (€118) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€40). The journey takes 11h 56m versus 8h 18m 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 Stuttgart to Bologna
How to get from Stuttgart to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stuttgart to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- ICE 561 · RJ 836:50 AM9h18Stuttgart Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centrale$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- ICE 561 · RJ 836:50 AM9h18Stuttgart Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centrale$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH2153+LH94806:10 AM3h05Stuttgart Airport9:15 AMBologna Airport$7571One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 561 · RJ 83+
Regionale 161136:50 AM10h08Stuttgart Hbf4:58 PMBologna Centrale$931One-way2 transfers - ICE 561 · RJ 83+Regionale 38436:50 AM11h15Stuttgart Hbf6:05 PMBologna Centrale$931One-way2 transfers
- ICE 561 · RJ 83+Regionale 163436:50 AM12h11Stuttgart Hbf7:01 PMBologna Centrale$931One-way2 transfers
254 · 05510:40 AM12h40Stuttgart, Airport/ Busterminal SAB11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$791One-way1 transfer
EW2820+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Regionale TRENORD 803347:05 AM7h05Stuttgart Airport2:10 PMBologna Centrale$2601One-way2 transfers- EW2820+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+Regionale TRENORD 803427:05 AM9h05Stuttgart Airport4:10 PMBologna Centrale$2601One-way2 transfers
- EW2820+
Intercity 609+Regionale TRENORD 803327:05 AM6h51Stuttgart Airport1:56 PMBologna Centrale$2721One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stuttgart to Bologna:
A train is $42 (€35) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Stuttgart to Bologna costing on average $92 (€77).
A train is $478 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stuttgart to Bologna costing on average $529 (€444).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stuttgart and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Stuttgart Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stuttgart Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, OneBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Air Dolomiti, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, ITA, Vueling, Air France, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa to go to Bologna by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus.
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