There are 5 ways to get from Bologna to Dongo by train, ferry, bus, car, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bellano Tartavalle Termetrain Re8
- Take the ferry from Bellano to Dongoferry
4h 13m€38–67Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna to Comobus FlixBus 1524
- Take the ferry from Como to Dongoferry Sr114 / ...
6h 56m€32–51Drive 307.2 km
- Drive from Bologna to Dongocar 307.2 km
3h 36m€49–70Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain Re8
4h 55m€34–78Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Lugano Via Pian Scairolobus
- Take the bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Dongo, piazza Paracchinibus 631
7h 50m
Bologna to Dongo by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dongo is to bus and ferry which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Dongo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Dongo. However, there are services departing from Piazza Malpighi and arriving at Dongo, piazza Paracchini via Casalecchio Casa Conoscenza, Bologna, Pazzallo, P+R Fornaci and Lugano, Stazione Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Dongo. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Colico via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Bologna and Dongo is 296 km. The road distance is 307.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Dongo without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 13m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Bologna to Dongo, including transfers.
Bologna to Dongo bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Dongo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Dongo is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Dongo, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Dongo Monumento Piazza Paracchini via Milano Centrale, Colico, and Colico in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piazza Malpighi to Dongo, piazza Paracchini via Casalecchio Casa Conoscenza, Bologna, Lugano Via Pian Scairolo, Pazzallo, P+R Fornaci, Lugano, Centro, and Lugano, Stazione Nord in around 7h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenord.it
Train from Milano Centrale to Bellano Tartavalle Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
Train from Milano Centrale to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- https://www.trenord.it/en/
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bologna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- onebus.it
Bus from Bologna to Lugano Via Pian Scairolo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://onebus.it/
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 818 818
- [email protected]
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Lugano, Stazione Nord to Dongo, piazza Paracchini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.postauto.ch
- Phone
- +39 0322 233 200
- [email protected]
- Website
- navigazionelaghi.it
Ferry from Bellano to Dongo
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
Ferry from Como to Dongo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.navigazionelaghi.it/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Dongo bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Lugano Via Pian Scairolo station.
Bologna to Dongo train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Dongo is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Bologna to Dongo.
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