How to travel from Geneva to Bologna

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Geneva to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $80.

Distance: 278 miles (448 km)

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$144

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$60

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$204

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6h 9m

Average total duration

5h 39m

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30m

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9h 24m

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8h 54m

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5h 24m

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2h 24m

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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1.3 - 2.7kg

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from Geneva to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus57094 · 94763
    11:40 PM9h40
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus57094 · 94763
    11:40 PM9h40
    Genève, Gare Routière
    9:20 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Lufthansa CitylineLH2247+Air DolomitiLH9482
    9:25 AM3h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:50 PMBologna Airport
    $6411One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2477
    1:27 PM7h38
    Geneva station
    9:05 PMBologna Centrale
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 41+IntercityIntercity 609
    5:27 AM8h29
    Geneva station
    1:56 PMBologna Centrale
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • TrenitaliaEuroCity 45+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9559
    1:27 PM5h57
    Geneva station
    7:24 PMBologna Centrale
    $2191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:35 AM9h55
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:40 AM11h35
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    11:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:35 AM10h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    6:15 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY6524
    11:30 PM8h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:10 AMBologna Airport
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1028
    2:40 PM8h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:10 PMBologna Airport
    $3841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7369 · AF1028
    6:40 PM4h30
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:10 PMBologna Airport
    $3951One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva 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 Geneva to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Bologna including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $33 (€26).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $80 (€66).

A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Bologna costing on average $109 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 45m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 57m.

Bus takes on average 8h 15m.

The distance from Geneva to Bologna is approximately 278 miles (448 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Bologna is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva 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 Geneva to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Air Dolomiti, Air France, Lufthansa, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, easyJet to go to Bologna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto to go to Bologna by bus.
  • Travel with Trenitalia, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Bologna by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Sellitto.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva 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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