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 Varenna Esinotrain Re8
- Take the ferry from Varenna to Dongoferry
4h 7m€35–55Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falconebus
- Take the train from Monza to Colicotrain Re8 / ...
7h 18m€22–31Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Comobus FlixBus 1524
- Take the bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Romabus C110
7h 13m€45–65Drive 307.2 km
- Drive from Bologna to Dongocar 307.2 km
3h 36m€56–81Train
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain Fr
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Colicotrain Re8
4h 38m€35–65
Bologna to Dongo by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Dongo is to bus and train which costs €22 - €35 and takes 7h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Dongo is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Dongo. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Dongo - Piazza Paracchini via Como San Giovanni and Menaggio Piazza Roma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.
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 38m.
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 7m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bologna to Dongo, including transfers.
Bologna to Dongo bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 bus which takes 7h 13m and costs €45 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Dongo, Italy?
You can take a bus from Bologna to Dongo - Piazza Paracchini via Como San Giovanni and Menaggio Piazza Roma in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Dongo Monumento Piazza Paracchini via Milano Centrale, Colico, and Colico in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 02 7249 4494
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Varenna Esino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Milano Centrale to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Trenord
Train from Monza to Colico
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Website
- Trenord
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Como
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +039 031 247111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
Bus from Como San Giovanni to Menaggio Piazza Roma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Website
- ASF Autolinee S.r.l.
- Phone
- +39 0965644747
- [email protected]
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS to Monza Via P. Borsellino e G. Falcone
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
Ferry from Varenna to Dongo
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Dongo bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Como 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.
There are 3984+ hotels available in Dongo.