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

The cheapest way to get from Arnhem to Bologna is to bus which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arnhem to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 5h 7m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Arnhem and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Arnhem station to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal Station and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Essen central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Arnhem and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Arnhem Centraal and arriving at Bologna centrale via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Arnhem to Bologna?

The distance between Arnhem and Bologna is 1095 km. The road distance is 1188.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arnhem to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Arnhem to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Bologna bus from?

Arnhem to Bologna bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Arnhem Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Arnhem to Bologna train from?

Arnhem to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Arnhem to Bologna?

The best way to get from Arnhem to Bologna is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs €140 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

Where does the Arnhem to Bologna bus arrive?

Arnhem to Bologna bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Arnhem to Bologna train arrive?

Arnhem to Bologna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Arnhem to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Arnhem to Bologna is 1188 km. It takes approximately 10h 56m to drive from Arnhem to Bologna.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3622+ hotels available in Bologna.

Arnhem to Bologna - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 13 ways to get from Arnhem to Bologna by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane AMS - BLQ
5h 7m
€101–292
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Arnhem Centraal to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhofnighttrain Nj
2. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
20h 50m
€80–311
Train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel SBBtrain 43
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
4. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
13h 49m
€141–453
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centralebus N537
19h 36m
€104–163
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUS - BLQ
5h 24m
€94–323
Train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to 's-Hertogenboschtrain
2. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane EIN - BLQ
5h 49m
€81–320
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Koeln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CGN - BLQ
5h 45m
€85–323
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane AMS - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 12m
€122–354
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
2. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRU - BLQ
6h 56m
€87–289
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane AMS - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 55m
€103–334
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zevenaar to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Worringer Straße, Duesseldorf to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonnebus
23h 39m
€194–256
Drive 1,188.4 km
1. Drive from Arnhem to Bolognacar 1,188.4 km
10h 56m
€218–315
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Arnhem to Fuldacar
2. Take the cartrain from Fulda to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bolognacar
15h 39m
€257–364

Arnhem to Bologna by train

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Distance: 1,095.2 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Arnhem, Netherlands and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Bologna centrale via Frankfurt, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arnhem Centraal Station to Bologna Centrale via Essen Hbf and Essen central train station in around 19h 36m.

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