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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Bologna is to bus which costs €75 - €120 and takes 15h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Heidelberg station to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg central train station and arriving at Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne via Heilbronn ZOB - Fernbusbahnhof - Bahnhofstrasse 41. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Bologna?

The distance between Heidelberg and Bologna is 742 km. The road distance is 790.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bologna without a car is to bus via Heilbronn which takes 9h 46m and costs €90 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Heidelberg to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bologna bus from?

Heidelberg to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Bologna train from?

Heidelberg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Bologna?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Bologna is to bus via Heilbronn which takes 9h 46m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €95 - €330 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bologna bus arrive?

Heidelberg to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Heilbronn central train station.

Where does the Heidelberg to Bologna train arrive?

Heidelberg to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Bologna is 791 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Heidelberg to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Heidelberg to Bologna?

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Heidelberg to Bologna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Heidelberg to Bologna by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane FRA - BLQ
4h 51m
€108–287
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Verona Porta Nuovanighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
15h 29m
€70–191
Bus via Heilbronn
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Heilbronn central train stationbus N36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heilbronn ZOB - Fernbusbahnhof - Bahnhofstrasse 41 to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonnebus
9h 46m
€90–128
Train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
10h 45m
€98–321
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane FRA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 56m
€139–389
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane FRA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 23m
€100–279
Train, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane FRA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 6m
€136–342
Train, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane FRA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 8m
€131–377
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Bologna Centralebus N77
15h 22m
€75–117
Drive 790.8 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Bolognacar 790.8 km
7h 40m
€128–184

Heidelberg to Bologna by train

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Distance: 741.7 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Bologna, Italy?

You can take a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne via Heilbronn ZOB - Fernbusbahnhof - Bahnhofstrasse 41 in around 9h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Bologna centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 10h 45m.

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