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Compare bus and train for Vibo Valentia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vibo Valentia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $104 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $104, while a train costs an average of $138.
Distance: 470 miles (758 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$104 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $248 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 4m Average total duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration Fastest 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vibo Valentia to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Vibo Valentia to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vibo Valentia to Bologna:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vibo Valentia to Bologna costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
Tickets start at around $104 compared to roughly $248 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144. The journey takes 14h 34m versus 9h 39m 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 Vibo Valentia to Bologna
How to get from Vibo Valentia to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vibo Valentia to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:25 AM 16h15 Vibo Valentia 3:40 AM Bologna $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:25 AM 16h15 Vibo Valentia 3:40 AM Bologna $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

9:20 PM 14h55 Vibo Valentia 12:15 PM Bologna $61 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:20 PM 14h55 Vibo Valentia 11:15 AM Bologna $79 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vibo Valentia to Bologna:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vibo Valentia to Bologna costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vibo Valentia and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Vibo Valentia - Pizzo and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Vibo Vallentia, Viale della Pace (Palazzetto dello Sport) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo to go to Bologna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Italo.
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