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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Bologna is to fly which costs €50 - €230 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Bologna is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs €50 - €230.

How far is it from Dublin to Bologna?

The distance between Dublin and Bologna is 1629 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Bologna without a car is to ferry and train which takes 31h 25m and costs €460 - €1200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Dublin to Bologna, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 8:25 AM in Dublin and 9:25 AM in Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3620+ hotels available in Bologna.

Dublin to Bologna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Bologna by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane DUB - BLQ
5h 5m
€52–222
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
31h 25m
€463–1,145
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the carferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Cologne Airport CGNbus
4. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Bologna Centralebus
2d 4h
€560–855
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane DUB - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 50m
€64–259
Fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane DUB - PSA
2. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 22m
€76–295
Fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane DUB - VRN
2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 28m
€75–254
Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane DUB - LIN
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
6h 57m
€91–311
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane DUB - BGY
2. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
7h 21m
€84–292
Ferry, train via Turin
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
31h 43m
€470–1,250
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Bolognacar
34h 28m
€591–1,382

Dublin to Bologna by ferry, train, and subway

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31h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,628.9 km
Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Bologna, Italy?

Ryanair and Swiss fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) once daily.

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