There are 7 ways to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane GOA - BLQ
1h 12m€60–220Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa to Bolognabus FlixBus N504
4h 45m€26–44Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenzatrain Ic
- Take the train from Piacenza to Bologna Centraletrain Ic
4h 11m€34–80Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Genoa-GOA to Bologna292.7 km
2h 51mDrive 292.7 km
- Drive from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bolognacar 292.7 km
2h 51m€46–66Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
- Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane GOA - FLR
- Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
1h 57m€115–271Bus via Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree
- Take the bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
5h 19m€28–40
Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna by bus and train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs €60 - €220.
No, there is no direct bus from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Aeroporto/Arrivi and arriving at Bologna via Genoa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Piacenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Genoa Airport (GOA) and Bologna is 199 km. The road distance is 292.7 km.
The best way to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €30 - €80.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna, including transfers.
Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna is to fly which takes 1h 12m and costs €60 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 4h 11m, you could also bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Genoa Airport (GOA), Italy and Bologna, Italy?
Luxwing flies from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aeroporto/Arrivi to Bologna Centrale via Fanti D'italia/Principe Fs, Genova P.Za Principe, and Piacenza in around 4h 11m.
- Website
- luxwing.com
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €28–220
Flights from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport to Florence Peretola Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Piacenza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–30
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–19
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Piacenza to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–27
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–70
- Website
- Trenitalia Eurocity
- 1st Class
- €45–70
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 0871 344976
- [email protected]
- Website
- satambus.it
Bus from Genoa Via alle Sorgenti Sulfuree to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- satambus.it
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Genoa-GOA to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Piacenza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna is 293 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Genoa Airport (GOA) to Bologna.
There are 3585+ hotels available in Bologna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Genoa Airport (GOA) and Bologna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.