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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Bologna is to fly which costs €70 - €280 and takes 7h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Bologna is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs €50 - €220.

How far is it from Ireland to Bologna?

The distance between Ireland and Bologna is 1641 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Bologna without a car is to train and car ferry and bus which takes 2 days 4h and costs €550 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Ireland to Bologna, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 1:17 PM in Ireland and 2:17 PM in Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3619+ hotels available in Bologna.

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

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

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

Fly Dublin Airport 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 28m
€55–217
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Bolognacar
34h 40m
€711–1,822
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
€575–965
Fly Cork Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane ORK - BLQ
7h 46m
€70–274
Fly Dublin Airport 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
7h 18m
€68–249
Fly Dublin Airport 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 44m
€78–287
Fly Dublin Airport 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 51m
€78–252
Fly Dublin Airport 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 45m
€85–275
Train, car ferry, bus via Rho
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 Brussels-North train stationbus
4. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Milanbus
5. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna centraletrain
47h 12m
€568–962
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Rosslare to Santanderferry
3. Take the bus from Estación de autobuses de Santander to Padovabus
4. Take the train from Padova to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
2d 11h
€392–444

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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3h 37mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,640.9 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Ireland and Bologna, Italy?

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

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