How to travel from Vienna to Bologna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $21.

Distance: 351 miles (565 km)

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Driving

$200

Average price

$116

Average price

$79

Average price

Cheapest

$198

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 36m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 36m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

8h 53m

Average total duration

8h 23m

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30m

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10h 32m

Average total duration

10h 2m

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30m

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7h 54m

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(door-to-door)

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CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.6 - 1.4kg

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CO2 emissions

Ryanair

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ÖBB | Nightjet

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bologna:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $116 (€94).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $200 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 10h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Vienna and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Vienna to Bologna among Omio's users.

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from Vienna to Bologna

How to get from Vienna to Bologna by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40233
    8:05 PM9h33
    Vienna Hbf
    5:38 AMBologna Centrale
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40233
    8:05 PM9h33
    Vienna Hbf
    5:38 AMBologna Centrale
    $871One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air DolomitiOS513
    8:50 AM1h15
    Vienna International Airport
    10:05 AMBologna Airport
    $5951One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ÖBB | InterCityIC 748+ÖBB | NightjetNJ 40233
    7:34 PM10h04
    Vienna Airport
    5:38 AMBologna Centrale
    $1001One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 862 · RJ 89
    12:28 PM9h43
    Vienna Hbf
    10:11 PMBologna Centrale
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 860 · RJ 87
    10:28 AM9h48
    Vienna Hbf
    8:16 PMBologna Centrale
    $1361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM13h30
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    4:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 PM13h00
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $911One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 AM15h35
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    7:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $981One-way
    1 transfer
  • Austrian AirlinesLX3551+SwissLX1612+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80342+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2467
    6:45 AM9h25
    Vienna International Airport
    4:10 PMBologna Centrale
    $4911One-way
    3 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLX3551+SwissLX1612+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80350+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471
    6:45 AM11h25
    Vienna International Airport
    6:10 PMBologna Centrale
    $4911One-way
    3 transfers
  • Austrian AirlinesLX3551+SwissLX1612+Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80342+IntercityIntercity 597
    6:45 AM9h29
    Vienna International Airport
    4:14 PMBologna Centrale
    $5041One-way
    3 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $79 (€63).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bologna:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $116 (€94).

A bus is $121 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $200 (€161).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 23m.

Bus takes on average 10h 2m.

The distance from Vienna to Bologna is approximately 351 miles (565 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Bologna is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bologna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Buzz, Eurowings to go to Bologna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Buzz.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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