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How to Travel from

Essen to Bologna

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.45–$318.06

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$763.36

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$763.36
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.80–$763.36
Plane from Frankfurt to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.84–$954.19
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.71–$508.90

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$508.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.61–$699.74

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.45–$699.74

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$190.84–$636.13

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Linate
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.78–$521.63

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Essen central train station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$108.14–$165.39

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

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:
$22.90–$82.70
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.63–$82.70

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.62–$63.61
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.35–$62.34

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:
$17.81–$24.17
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.99–$49.62

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

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:
$127.23–$1,208.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Bologna is to bus which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essen central train station station and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Basel SBB, Lugano and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Essen to Bologna?

The distance between Essen and Bologna is 864 km. The road distance is 1100.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 12h 20m and costs $163.04 - $271.74 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Essen to Bologna bus from?

Essen to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Bologna train from?

Essen to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Bologna?

The best way to get from Essen to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $271.74 and takes 12h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $92.39 - $141.30 and takes 17h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Bologna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Essen to Bologna train arrive?

Essen to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Essen to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Bologna is 1100 km. It takes approximately 10h 11m to drive from Essen to Bologna.

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

Book your Essen to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Essen to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

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