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

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There are 8 ways to get from Heathrow to Bologna by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane LHR - BLQ
    2h 17m
    €75–240

  2. Train via Paris

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    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
    13h 10m
    €292–661

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain train Eurostar
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus bus
    22h 24m

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognacar car
    15h 38m
    €341–451

  5. Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane LHR - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    3h 22m
    €112–331

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centraletrain train Fr
    14h 30m
    €390–774

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus bus
    26h 35m
    €138–256

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Heathrow to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Bolognacar car
    16h 39m
    €216–374

Heathrow to Bologna by subway and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration13h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,168.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Bologna, Italy?

British Airways, Swiss, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Bologna Centrale via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Torino Porta Susa in around 13h 10m.

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