There are 7 ways to get from Bologna to Ispra by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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 Milano Centraletrain 9944 / ...
- Take the train from Milano Cadorna to Gaviratetrain Re1 / ...
4h 3m€33–54Bus
- Take the bus from Bologna to Milanbus FlixBus N524 / ...
- Take the bus from Rho Fiera Milano to Sesto Calendebus Re4 / ...
5h 40mDrive 279.2 km
- Drive from Bologna to Ispracar 279.2 km
2h 58m€45–65Fly, train
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane BLQ - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Varesetrain
6h 42m€50–228Train, bus
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
- Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Ispra, Mazzini 59,bancabus
4h 10m€34–64Train, bus via Rho
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fieratrain
- Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain S5 / ...
- Take the bus from Varese, V. Veneto 9 to Ispra, Mazzini 59,bancabus
4h 12m€34–54Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Fr
- Take the train from Rho-Fiera Milano to Aronatrain Re
- Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry 24 / ...
4h 45m€38–71
Bologna to Ispra by train, foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ispra is to train and bus via Rho which costs €30 - €55 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Ispra is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Bologna and arriving at Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore via Rho Fiera Milano, Sesto Calende, Stazione FS and Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Ispra. However, there are services departing from Bologna centrale and arriving at Gavirate via Caiazzo and Milano Cadorna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Bologna and Ispra is 295 km. The road distance is 279.2 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ispra without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Bologna to Ispra, including transfers.
Bologna to Ispra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna station.
Bologna to Ispra train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Bologna centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Ispra is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Ispra, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna centrale to Ispra, Mazzini 59,banca via Milano Centrale, Caiazzo, Cadorna Fn M2, Milano Cadorna, Gavirate, and Gavirate, XXV Aprile,Stazione FN,centro in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna to Ispra, Mazzini/Roma,distributore via Milan, Lampugnano, Rho Fieramilano, Rho Fiera Milano, Sesto Calende, Sesto Calende, Stazione FS, and Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero in around 5h 40m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–470
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna centrale to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Bologna Centrale to Rho-Fiera Milano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna to Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Ferry from Arona to Angera
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- Gestione Governativa Navigazione Laghi
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Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Ispra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.
Bologna to Ispra train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Ispra is 279 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Bologna to Ispra.
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