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

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There are 11 ways to get from London to Bologna by plane, train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, car train, subway, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LHR - FCO
    5h 29m
    €93–276

  2. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LTN - FCO
    5h 57m
    €60–209

  3. Train

    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 Roma Tiburtinatrain train Fr
    14h 36m
    €314–670

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus : London - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Luxembourg Park&Drive to Roma Prenestina A1bus bus
    27h 26m

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognacar car
    18h 13m
    €396–514

  6. Fly London Stansted Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport, subway

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane STN - CIA
    2. Take the subway from Laurentina to Bolognasubway subway
    6h 14m
    €73–248

  7. Fly London City Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LCY - FCO
    7h 4m
    €128–453

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane LGW - FCO
    5h 53m
    €82–204

  9. Fly London City Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane LCY - FLR
    2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Tiburtinatrain train
    6h 56m
    €134–451

  10. Bus via Paris

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N521
    31h 16m
    €159–274

  11. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Bolognacar car
    19h 14m
    €271–437

London to Bologna by train and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration14h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,502.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between London, England and Bologna, Lazio, Italy?

ITA Airways, British Airways, and Eurowings fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Bologna via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Roma Tiburtina in around 14h 36m.

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