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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bologna is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Bologna is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz station and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Bologna?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Vienna to Bologna?

The distance between Vienna and Bologna is 592 km. The road distance is 698.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 8h 36m and costs €100 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Vienna to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bologna bus from?

Vienna to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Bologna train from?

Vienna to Bologna train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Bologna?

The best way to get from Vienna to Bologna is to fly which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 8h 36m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Vienna to Bologna bus arrive?

Vienna to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Vienna to Bologna train arrive?

Vienna to Bologna train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Bologna is 698 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Vienna to Bologna.

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

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

Book your Vienna to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3581+ hotels available in Bologna.

Vienna to Bologna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

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There are 8 ways to get from Vienna to Bologna by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, train, or car

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Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane VIE - BLQ
3h 47m
€50–216
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
9h 33m
€45–130
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
8h 36m
€108–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bologna Centralebus N1533 / ...
11h 5m
€50–95
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane VIE - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4h 48m
€110–348
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane VIE - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
5h 26m
€56–213
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Ljubljanatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Central Bus Station to Bologna Autostazionebus Itabus
14h 22m
€91–302
Drive 698.1 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Bolognacar 698.1 km
7h 23m
€114–164

Vienna to Bologna by train

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Distance: 592.2 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Bologna, Italy?

Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, and Air Dolomiti fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bologna Centrale via Venezia Mestre in around 8h 36m.

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