What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bologna?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Bologna is to bus which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Bologna?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €80 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Cologne Airport CGN. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.

How far is it from Aachen to Bologna?

The distance between Aachen and Bologna is 861 km. The road distance is 1014.4 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Bologna without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €290 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Bologna?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Aachen to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bologna bus from?

Aachen to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Bologna train from?

Aachen to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Bologna?

The best way to get from Aachen to Bologna is to train which takes 12h 14m and costs €290 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Aachen to Bologna bus arrive?

Aachen to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cologne Airport CGN station.

Where does the Aachen to Bologna train arrive?

Aachen to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Bologna is 1014 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Aachen to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Bologna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Bologna?

Book your Aachen to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Bologna.

Aachen to Bologna - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Aachen to Bologna by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
4h 45m
€80–305
Train, bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the bus from Liège Rue du Plan Inclined to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CRL - BLQ
6h 24m
€68–293
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Paris Nordtrain
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
12h 14m
€290–558
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Cologne Airport CGNbus N79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus N537
17h 15m
€91–151
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
18h
€119–309
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUS - BLQ
5h 26m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRU - BLQ
5h 13m
€93–297
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
5h 17m
€143–336
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane EIN - BLQ
6h 16m
€85–326
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 48m
€140–328
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Worringer Straße, Duesseldorf to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonnebus
22h 18m
Drive 1,014.4 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Bolognacar 1,014.4 km
10h 54m
€164–237

Aachen to Bologna by train

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Distance: 861.4 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 12h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Bologna Centrale via Cologne Airport CGN in around 17h 15m.

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