There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianovatrain Ic
5h 8m€87–161Drive 373.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italiacar 373.5 km
3h 43m€58–84Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Porto d'Ascolibus 1420
- Take the bus from Porto d'Ascoli to Colledarabus 1553
6h 15m€61–92Fly, bus
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Colledarabus
6h 17m€89–195
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to drive which costs €55 - €85 and takes 3h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Colledara via Porto d'Ascoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Teramo via Giulianova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Bologna and Gran Sasso d'Italia is 373 km. The road distance is 373.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia, including transfers.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €95 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Gran Sasso d'Italia, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova hourly. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Gran Sasso d'Italia via Porto d'Ascoli and Colledara in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Porto d'Ascoli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Porto d'Ascoli to Colledara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Colledara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto d'Ascoli station.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Giulianova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia.
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