There are 4 ways to get from Bolzano to Bologna by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or rideshare
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 Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2h 32m€28–200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bolzano to Bologna281.1 km
3h 9m€9–17Bus
- Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
3h 50m€25–45Drive 279.7 km
- Drive from Bolzano to Bolognacar 279.7 km
2h 36m€44–64
Bolzano to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to rideshare which costs €9 - €17 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bolzano South and arriving at Bologna. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bolzano Bozen and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.
The distance between Bolzano and Bologna is 260 km. The road distance is 279.7 km.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €200.
The train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bolzano to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bolzano South station.
Bolzano to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bolzano Bozen station.
The best way to get from Bolzano to Bologna is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €28 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Trenitalia Frecce operates a train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale every 2 hours. Tickets cost €35–75 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bolzano South to Bologna 4 times a week. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Bolzano Bozen to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–200
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
#/media/File:ICE_4_Berlin_Hauptbahnhof_(3).jpg "ICE 4 Berlin Hauptbahnhof")
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bolzano South to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Bolzano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Bolzano to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Bolzano to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bolzano to Bologna is 280 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bolzano to Bologna.
Book your Bolzano to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bolzano to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3554+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bolzano and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.