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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Bolsena is to train and bus via Siena which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Bolsena is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Bolsena?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Bolsena. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Bolsena via Orvieto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Bolsena?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Bolsena. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Orvieto via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Bologna to Bolsena?

The distance between Bologna and Bolsena is 288 km. The road distance is 284.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Bolsena without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bologna to Bolsena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Bolsena bus from?

Bologna to Bolsena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Bolsena train from?

Bologna to Bolsena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Bolsena?

The best way to get from Bologna to Bolsena is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Bologna to Bolsena bus arrive?

Bologna to Bolsena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Orvieto Scalo station.

Where does the Bologna to Bolsena train arrive?

Bologna to Bolsena train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Bolsena?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Bolsena is 284 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Bologna to Bolsena.

Where can I stay near Bolsena?

There are 1206+ hotels available in Bolsena.

Bologna to Bolsena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Bolsena by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Orvietotrain 4113 / ...
4h 11m
€63–108
Train, bus via Siena
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to P.Camolliabus 131
3. Take the bus from SIENA | Staz.FS # 1183 to BOLSENA | Piazza Marconi # f867bus
5h 53m
€20–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Orvieto Scalobus N997
2. Take the bus from Orvieto Station to Bolsenabus E652
5h 20m
€24–39
Drive 284.1 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Bolsenacar 284.1 km
2h 54m
€46–66
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Orvietotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Orvieto Station to Bolsenabus E652
4h 48m
€31–58

Bologna to Bolsena by bus

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Distance: 288.1 km
Duration: 4h 11m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Bolsena, Italy?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Bolsena via Firenze S.M.N. and Orvieto in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Bolsena via Orvieto Station in around 5h 20m.

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