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Compare train for Vienna to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €66, while a flight costs an average of €399.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€70 Average price | €399 Average price | €66 Average price Cheapest | €161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 23m Average total duration 11h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Vienna to Bologna:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average €70.
A bus is €334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average €399.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
Tickets start at around €70 compared to roughly €161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €92. The journey takes 9h 22m versus 7h 54m 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 Vienna to Bologna
How to get from Vienna to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus10:15 PM11h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus10:15 PM11h05Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS5175:10 PM1h15Vienna International Airport6:25 PMBologna Airport€2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 19960 · RJ 836:28 AM9h40Vienna4:08 PMBologna Centrale€701One-way1 transfer
RJX 133+
Regionale Veloce 39838:53 AM9h52Vienna Hbf6:45 PMBologna Centrale€1431One-way1 transfer- RJX 135+Regionale Veloce 399312:53 PM10h47Vienna Hbf11:40 PMBologna Centrale€1431One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus9:55 PM11h25Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€511One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:55 PM13h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€631One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:25 AM13h50Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz11:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€731One-way1 transfer
FR 47697:30 AM1h20Vienna International Airport8:50 AMBologna Airport€1201One-way0 transfers
EW9753 · EW98343:15 PM4h50Vienna International Airport8:05 PMBologna Airport€2101One-way1 transfer- EW9751 · EW9822+Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479+
Regionale TRENORD 803689:15 AM12h55Vienna International Airport10:10 PMBologna Centrale€2641One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bologna:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average €70.
A bus is €334 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average €399.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 23m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Bologna as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Luxair, braathens regional aviation, Smartwings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, Edelweiss Air to go to Bologna by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, ITA.
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