There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Bologna by plane, train, bus, night train, car or shuttle
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Budapest to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bologna is to bus which costs 34 000 Ft - 47 000 Ft and takes 16h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs 18 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest Népliget bus station station and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.
The distance between Budapest and Bologna is 716 km. The road distance is 841.9 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 12h 30m and costs 39 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Budapest to Bologna, including transfers.
Budapest to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.
Budapest to Bologna train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs 18 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 39 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft and takes 12h 30m, you could also bus, which costs 34 000 Ft - 47 000 Ft and takes 16h 5m.
- Distance: 716.4 km
- Duration: 4h 12m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Bologna, Italy?
Ryanair, Austrian Airlines and three other airlines fly from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Bologna 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest Kelenföld train station to Bologna via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 12h 30m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Budapest to Bologna via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €430
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Budapest to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €300
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Budapest to Bologna via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Budapest to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €150 - €460
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11 - €13
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14 - €55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €14 - €20
- Base Standard
- €30 - €45
- Base Premium
- €35 - €55
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €30 - €45
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €45
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €19 - €21
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- €11 - €15
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €170
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €170
- Seating Carriage
- €55 - €90
- Couchette Carriage
- €110 - €140
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €85 - €120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Budapest to Ljubljana
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €60 - €95
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +386 1 320 4530
- info@goopti.com
- Website
- goopti.com
Shuttle from Ljubljana to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- €45 - €550
- Schedules at
- goopti.com
- Shared
- €45 - €55
- Private
- €210 - €550
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More Questions & Answers
Budapest to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Budapest to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bologna is 842 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Budapest to Bologna.
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