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How to get fromSouthampton to Bolognaby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Southampton to Bologna by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Southampton Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane SOU - BLQ
    7h 7m
    €162–324

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane STN - BLQ
    6h 47m
    €100–277

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain train
    21h 48m
    €201–328

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Le Havre to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Tgv
    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
    22h 41m
    €260–422

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus bus
    29h 5m
    €126–226

  6. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane LHR - BLQ
    6h 27m
    €115–368

  7. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane LGW - FLR
    4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    7h 54m
    €108–322

  8. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane plane LTN - BLQ
    6h 30m
    €116–282

  9. Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane plane LHR - VCE
    4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna centraletrain train
    8h 16m
    €132–395

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Monstrain train Ic / ...
    4. Take the bus from Mons - Place Léopold to Bolognabus bus
    30h 18m
    €202–299

  11. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognacar car
    16h 6m
    €370–487

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southampton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Bolognacar car
    17h 8m
    €263–442

Southampton to Bologna by train, foot, subway, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration21h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

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

KLM, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Bologna - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 29h 5m.

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