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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Novalja is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Novalja is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs €25 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Novalja?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Novalja. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Bologna to Novalja?

The distance between Bologna and Novalja is 470 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Novalja without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 59m and costs €150 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m to get from Bologna to Novalja, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Novalja bus from?

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

Where does the Bologna to Novalja bus arrive?

Bologna to Novalja bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rijeka bus station.

Where can I stay near Novalja?

There are 4560+ hotels available in Novalja.

Bologna to Novalja - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Bologna to Novalja by train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvorbus
4. Take the ferry from Rijeka to Novaljaferry
8h 59m
€156–379
Fly, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zadar Airport (ZAD)plane BLQ - ZAD
2. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus
6h 47m
€25–175
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Pesarotrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Pesaro to Novaljaferry
9h 3m
€102–342
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Rijeka bus stationbus N544 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvorbus Arriva
10h 55m
€36–77
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bologna to Venice Troncetto ferrycar
2. Take the car ferry from Venice Troncetto ferry to Umagcarferry
3. Drive from Umag to Novaljacar
10h 21m
€158–199
Train, ferry via Cesena
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Cesenatico Port to Novaljaferry
10h 13m
€96–337

Bologna to Novalja by train, bus, foot, and ferry

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9h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469.9 km
Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Novalja, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Novalja, Autobusni kolodvor via Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvor in around 10h 55m.

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