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Mechelen to Bologna

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Mechelen, Belgium → Bologna, Italy

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Ten ways to Travel from Mechelen to Bologna

Composite routes from Mechelen to Bologna

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Vueling Airlines

Website:
vueling.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$164.24–$821.18

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Brussels South Charleroi Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$32.85–$252.67

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$694.85
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$619.04
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$214.77–$1,010.68
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$176.87–$543.24

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$75.80–$631.68
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$303.21–$947.52
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.02–$606.41
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.70–$694.85

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.22–$227.40

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.07–$631.68
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$202.14–$758.01
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.34–$694.85
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.60–$821.18
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$138.97–$758.01

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$101.07–$694.85
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.50–$758.01
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.24–$821.18
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$151.60–$505.34

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$214.77–$821.18

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$429.54

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
12h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$75.80–$113.70
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.74–$32.85

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$32.85

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.00–$17.69

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brussels-North Station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
17h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Marino Autolinee

Phone:
+39 080 3112335
Website:
marinobus.it/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.79–$37.90

Sita Sud

Phone:
+39 080 579 0211
Website:
sitasudtrasporti.it/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$27.79

Autolinee Federico

Phone:
+ 39 0965 644747
Website:
autolineefederico.it/
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.00–$17.69

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to Chambéry
Ave. Duration:
4h 14m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$88.43–$227.40
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.48–$53.06

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.06–$113.70

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milan
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.74–$82.12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.58–$21.48
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.37–$35.37

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.74–$82.12
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.63–$55.59
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.69–$69.48
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.48–$82.12

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.27–$63.17
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.37–$44.22
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$41.69–$54.32
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.01–$61.90

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$17.69–$24.00
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$12.63
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$18.95
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.42–$24.00

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Malines to Luttre
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.48–$13.90

Urlaubs-Express

Phone:
+49 (0) 221 800 20 820
Website:
urlaubs-express.de/
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach
Ave. Duration:
12h 53m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$126.34–$1,200.19

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mechelen to Bologna is to train and fly which costs $39.13 - $250 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechelen to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct train between Mechelen and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Mechelen to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Malines and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Brussel-Zuid, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

How far is it from Mechelen to Bologna?

The distance between Mechelen and Bologna is 892 km. The road distance is 1108 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 11h 9m and costs $108.70 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Mechelen to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechelen to Bologna train from?

Mechelen to Bologna train services, operated by NS, depart from Brussel-Zuid station.

Train, bus or fly from Mechelen to Bologna?

The best way to get from Mechelen to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 2m and costs $76.09 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $108.70 - $347.83 and takes 11h 9m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs $76.09 - $141.30 and takes 16h 43m.

Where does the Mechelen to Bologna train arrive?

Mechelen to Bologna train services, operated by NS, arrive at Chambéry station.

Can I drive from Mechelen to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechelen to Bologna is 1108 km. It takes approximately 11h 3m to drive from Mechelen to Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 2993+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at $58.33 per night.
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