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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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 351 miles (565 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$194 Average price | $113 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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 $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $113 (€94).
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $194 (€161).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NJ 402338:05 PM9h33Vienna Hbf5:38 AMBologna Centrale$721One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NJ 402338:05 PM9h33Vienna Hbf5:38 AMBologna Centrale$721One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS5138:50 AM1h15Vienna International Airport10:05 AMBologna Airport$3521One-way0 transfers
Other options
RJX 19960 · RJ 836:28 AM9h40Vienna Hbf4:08 PMBologna Centrale$721One-way1 transfer- RJX 19982 · RJ 8912:28 PM9h43Vienna Hbf10:11 PMBologna Centrale$721One-way1 transfer
IC 748+NJ 402337:34 PM10h04Vienna Airport5:38 AMBologna Centrale$851One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:45 PM13h00Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)2:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$811One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM14h30Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$831One-way1 transfer
(Prague -> Rome)11:20 PM9h55Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz9:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$851One-way0 transfers
FR 47677:20 PM1h20Vienna International Airport8:40 PMBologna Airport$1001One-way0 transfers
EW753 · EW8388:40 AM8h45Vienna International Airport5:25 PMBologna Airport$2721One-way1 transfer- EW9751 · EW9822+
Regionale TRENORD 80368+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24799:15 AM12h55Vienna International Airport10:10 PMBologna Centrale$2881One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Bologna:
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $113 (€94).
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Bologna costing on average $194 (€161).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 23m.
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Buzz, Eurowings to go to Bologna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, Regionale, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) to go to Bologna by train.
- 4 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Buzz.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
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