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

The cheapest way to get from Spain to Bologna is to fly which costs €30 - €150 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Spain to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Spain and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Spain station to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Barcelona - North Bus Station and arriving at Bologna via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Spain and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Spain to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya and arriving at Bologna centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Spain to Bologna?

The distance between Spain and Bologna is 853 km. The road distance is 1130.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Spain to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 13h 20m and costs €160 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Spain to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Spain to Bologna bus from?

Spain to Bologna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Barcelona - North Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Spain to Bologna train from?

Spain to Bologna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.

Train, bus or fly from Spain to Bologna?

The best way to get from Spain to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs €30 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €280 and takes 13h 20m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 18h 13m.

Where does the Spain to Bologna bus arrive?

Spain to Bologna bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Spain to Bologna train arrive?

Spain to Bologna train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Spain to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Spain to Bologna is 1130 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Spain to Bologna.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Spain to Bologna?

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Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3649+ hotels available in Bologna.

Spain to Bologna - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Spain to Bologna by plane, train (Renfe, Trenitalia), ferry, car, bus, train, or car 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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
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1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BCN - BLQ
4h 16m
€32–145
Train
1. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna centraletrain
13h 20m
€162–271
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoaferry
2. Drive from Port of Genoa to Bolognacar
16h 30m
€130–191
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milan to Bolognabus FlixBus N524 / ...
18h 13m
€97–168
Fly Son Sant Joan Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane PMI - BLQ
4h 9m
€40–155
Fly Valencia Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane VLC - BLQ
4h 32m
€59–175
Fly Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane MAD - BLQ
5h 2m
€51–194
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane BCN - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 18m
€54–187
Fly Málaga Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Málaga Airport (AGP) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane AGP - BLQ
4h 58m
€56–242
Fly Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BCN - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 16m
€38–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padova to Bologna, P.zza Venti Settembrebus
19h 37m
€130–155
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Port de Barcelona to Port of Genoacarferry
2. Take the bus from Genoa to Bologna Centralebus N482 / ...
25h 35m
€111–161
Drive 1,130.2 km
1. Drive from Barcelona to Bolognacar 1,130.2 km
10h 53m
€181–261

Spain to Bologna by bus

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18h 13mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Spain to Bologna.

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Distance: 852.7 km
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Spain and Bologna, Italy?

Vueling Airlines and Ryanair fly from Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Barcelona Plaça de Catalunya to Bologna centrale via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Milano Centrale in around 13h 20m.

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