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There are 10 ways to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri by train, ferry, bus, car or plane

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Train, ferry  •  5h 12m

  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale Fr / ...
  2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Cheapest option

Bus, ferry via Naples  •  9h 22m

  1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Metropark Itabus 2101 / ...
  2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

8 alternative options

Bus, ferry  •  8h 31m

  1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi N1553 / ...
  2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Drive, ferry  •  6h 15m

  1. Drive from Bologna Centrale Station to Sorrento
  2. Take the ferry from Sorrento to Capri

Fly Bologna to Naples, ferry  •  6h 8m

  1. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Naples (NAP) BLQ - NAP
  2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Train to Venice, fly to Naples, ferry  •  6h 5m

  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
  2. Fly from Venice (VCE) to Naples (NAP) VCE - NAP
  3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Train to Verona, fly to Naples, ferry  •  5h 41m

  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
  2. Fly from Verona (VRN) to Naples (NAP) VRN - NAP
  3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Train to Milan Linate, fly to Naples, ferry  •  5h 57m

  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale Station
  2. Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Naples (NAP) LIN - NAP
  3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Fly Bologna to Rome, train, ferry  •  5h 46m

  1. Fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Rome (FCO) BLQ - FCO
  2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
  3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Train, bus to Milan Bergamo, fly to Naples, ferry  •  6h 26m

  1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale Station
  2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
  3. Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Naples (NAP) BGY - NAP
  4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri

Bologna Centrale Station to Capri by train, bus and ferry

97 Weekly Services
5h 12m Average Duration
€51 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri is to bus and ferry via Naples which costs €35 - €100 and takes 9h 22m.

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The fastest way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri is to train and ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €170.

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The distance between Bologna Centrale Station and Capri is 600 km.

The best way to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 12m and costs €50 - €170.

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It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri, including transfers.

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There are 3537+ hotels available in Capri. Prices start at €76 per night.

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Map of how to get from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri.
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  • Distance: 600 km
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Bologna Centrale Station, Italy and Capri, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri. However, you can take the train to Napoli Centrale, take the walk to Garibaldi - Attestamento, take the line 151 bus to Acton - Beverello, take the walk to Naples Beverello, then take the ferry to Capri. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bologna Centrale Station to Capri via Bologna Centrale, Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Garibaldi - Attestamento, Acton - Beverello, and Naples Beverello in around 8h 31m.

Airlines
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bologna to Naples via Palermo
Ave. Duration
3h 20m
When
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €390
Flights from Bologna to Naples via Catania
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
€45 - €390
Flights from Bologna to Naples via Cagliari
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
€45 - €390
Flights from Venice to Naples
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€21 - €360
Flights from Verona to Naples
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€30 - €380
Flights from Milan Bergamo to Naples
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€18 - €280
Alitalia
Website
alitalia.com
Flights from Bologna to Naples via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€90 - €210
Flights from Venice to Naples via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€70 - €260
Flights from Milan Linate to Naples
Ave. Duration
1h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€45 - €240
Flights from Milan Linate to Naples via Rome
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
€45 - €240
Flights from Bologna to Rome
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
€50 - €200
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Bologna to Naples via Olbia
Ave. Duration
3h 25m
When
Monday and Friday
Estimated price
€45 - €390
Volotea
Website
volotea.com
Flights from Venice to Naples
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
€28 - €310
Train operators
Trenitalia Frecce

Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 26m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €120
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€40 - €55
Base Standard
€70 - €95
Base Premium
€85 - €120
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€14 - €55
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€14 - €20
Base Standard
€30 - €45
Base Premium
€35 - €55
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€12 - €50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€12 - €17
Base Standard
€27 - €40
Base Premium
€30 - €50
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 8m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€18 - €65
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Super Economy
€18 - €25
Base Standard
€35 - €50
Base Premium
€45 - €65
ItaloTreno

Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 8937 1892
Website
italotreno.it
Train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h 48m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€70 - €100
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€70 - €95
Smart Flex
€75 - €100
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€30 - €45
Smart Flex
€35 - €45
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
Ave. Duration
52 min
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
€30 - €40
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€30 - €40
Smart Flex
€30 - €40
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale Station
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€40 - €50
Smart Flex
€40 - €55
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€40 - €55
Website
https://www.italotreno.it/en
Smart Economy
€40 - €55
Smart Flex
€40 - €55
Trenitalia Intercity

Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
6h 39m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€30 - €50
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€30 - €50
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
1h 54m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
€11 - €15
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€11 - €15
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€14 - €20
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/
2nd Class
€14 - €20
Trenitalia

The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.

Contact Details
Phone
+39 06 68475475
Website
trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
Ave. Duration
1h 44m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€12 - €21
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€19 - €21
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
Ave. Duration
1h 38m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€9 - €17
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€15 - €17
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€17 - €29
Website
https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
1st Class
€26 - €29
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on Trenitalia?
Yes - Wi-Fi is available on both Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services, and may be accessed free of charge. Services require either a mobile phone number or credit card for verification purposes and allow access for 24 hours.
Are there power outlets on Trenitalia?
Yes - Frecce services include a power socket for each seat.
Does Trenitalia offer meals or snacks?
Yes - Frecciarossa and Frecciargento services often offer bar and restaurant options, though this depends on the individual route and train type. Business, Premium and First Class tickets include a complimentary drink and snack. Some services may offer restaurant, FRECCIABistro or pre-booked, in-seat meal options. Please check your service as options vary.
For more information, please visit this page
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).

Contact Details
Phone
+49 0180 6 99 66 33
Website
bahn.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
Ave. Duration
1h 2m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€32 - €36
Website
https://www.bahn.com/en
Bus operators
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
Ave. Duration
6h 40m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€40 - €65
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
Autokar Polska
Phone
48/796 473 308
Email
biuro@autokarpolska.com.pl
Website
autokarpolska.com.pl
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
Frequency
Once a week
Estimated price
€30 - €45
Schedules at
autokarpolska.com.pl
Itabus
Phone
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website
itabus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Metropark
Ave. Duration
7h 25m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€21 - €29
Website
https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Marino Autolinee
Phone
+39 080 3112335
Email
info@marinobus.it
Website
marinobus.it
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Metropark
Ave. Duration
7h 40m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€40 - €60
Website
https://marinobus.it/en/
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Naples
Ave. Duration
8h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
€35 - €55
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
TerraVision IT
Email
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website
terravision.eu
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€6 - €10
Website
https://www.terravision.eu/
Flibco
Phone
+352 26 58 57 1
Email
info@flibco.com
Website
flibco.com
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
€8 - €12
Website
https://www.flibco.com/en
Autostradale
Phone
+39 02 3008 9000
Email
mail@autostradale.it
Website
autostradale.it
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Station
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
€4 - €16
Website
https://autostradale.it/?lang=en-GB
Standard Rate
€11 - €16
Ferry operators
NLG
Phone
(+39)081.552.07.63
Email
customercare@nlg.it
Website
navlib.it
Ferry from Naples Beverello to Capri
Ave. Duration
45 min
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
€16 - €23
Website
https://www.nlg.it/en/
Alilauro GRU.SO.N.
Phone
081.878.14.30
Email
info@alilaurogruson.it
Website
alilaurogruson.com
Ferry from Sorrento to Capri
Ave. Duration
20 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
€19 - €23
Website
https://www.alilaurogruson.com/
Economy Class
€19 - €23

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