What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to train and bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lienz via Fortezza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.

How far is it from Bologna to Lienz?

The distance between Bologna and Lienz is 416 km. The road distance is 359.7 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Lienz?

It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Bologna to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lienz bus from?

Bologna to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lienz train from?

Bologna to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Lienz?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to train which takes 7h 45m and costs €75 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 9h 55m.

Where does the Bologna to Lienz bus arrive?

Bologna to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where does the Bologna to Lienz train arrive?

Bologna to Lienz train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfes station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lienz is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Bologna to Lienz.

How do I get a train ticket from Bologna to Lienz?

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Where can I stay near Lienz?

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Bologna to Lienz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Lienz by train (Trenitalia), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Fortezza/Franzensfestrain 3844 / ...
2. Take the train from Fortezza to Lienztrain 400
7h 45m
€79–273
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre Station to San Candido - Sepolcrobus
3. Take the train from San Candido to Lienztrain 400
8h 14m
€55–102
Drive 359.7 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Lienzcar 359.7 km
4h 8m
€59–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Innsbruck Südbahnstraßebus N538 / ...
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Lienz Bahnhofbus 960X
9h 55m
€82–126

Bologna to Lienz by bus

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9h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 416.5 km
Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Lienz via Fortezza/Franzensfes and Fortezza in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Lienz Bahnhof via Innsbruck Südbahnstraße Ersatzhaltestelle and Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 55m.

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