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How to get fromBrussels to Bolognaby plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Brussels to Bologna by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly Brussels Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane BRU - BLQ
    4h 3m
    €67–214

  2. Train to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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    1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Charleroi-Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane CRL - BLQ
    5h 17m
    €44–243

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Paris Nordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    10h 46m
    €183–513

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus bus
    17h 10m

  5. Drive 1,081.1 km

    1. Drive from Brussels to Bolognacar car 1,081.1 km
    11h 7m
    €170–246

  6. Fly Brussels Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane BRU - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5h 17m
    €73–286

  7. Fly Brussels Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane BRU - VCE
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain train
    5h 48m
    €79–261

  8. Fly Brussels Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane BRU - LIN
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    5h 29m
    €66–263

  9. Bus via Z.I. Zola Predosa Nannetti

    1. Take the bus from Bruxelles - Rue du Progrès to Bolognabus bus
    18h 16m

Brussels to Bologna by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 889 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Bologna, Italy?

Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 10h 46m.

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