There are 9 ways to get from Bologna to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or 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
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Fr
4h 11m€61–136Bus via Rome
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzonibus Itabus / ...
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Ercolanobus
8h 45m€28–70Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus / ...
7h 48m€32–79Drive 576.3 km
- Drive from Bologna to Ercolanocar 576.3 km
5h 16m€93–134Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Naples Airport
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BLQ - NAP
5h 10m€62–239Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Naples Airport
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
- Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane VCE - NAP
5h 1m€39–208Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
4h 34m€78–236Train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Naples Airport
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
- Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane VRN - NAP
4h 29m€64–264Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Naples Airport
- Take the train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centraletrain
- Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane LIN - NAP
5h 11m€87–254
Bologna to Ercolano by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ercolano is to bus via Rome which costs €28 - €70 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Ercolano is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Bologna Autostazione and arriving at Naples Metropark Central Parking via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Portici-Ercolano via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Bologna and Ercolano is 573 km. The road distance is 576.3 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ercolano without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Bologna to Ercolano, including transfers.
Bologna to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ercolano is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs €60 - €240 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale every 20 minutes. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Naples Metropark Central Parking 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Naples Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Naples Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–140
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Milan Linate Airport to Naples Airport via Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Bologna Autostazione to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Bologna to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Ercolano is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Bologna to Ercolano.
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