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Birmingham to Bologna

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Birmingham, Great Britain → Bologna, Italy

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Eleven ways to Travel from Birmingham to Bologna

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$227.84
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Valerio
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$556.94
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$215.18
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$58.23–$417.71

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$531.63
Plane from London City Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$822.76

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$430.36
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$164.55–$620.23

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$632.89
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$468.34
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Valerio
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$696.18

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$696.18
Plane from London City Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
2h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$886.04

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$379.73

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$594.92
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$531.63
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$139.24–$506.31
Plane from London City Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$56.96–$392.39

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Valerio
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$367.08

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
15h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.93–$139.24

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$113.92

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Ghent
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.19–$26.58

Pistoia viaggi

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

Train operators

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$37.97–$43.04

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$37.97–$139.24

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milan
Ave. Duration:
6h 38m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.43–$202.52
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.86–$26.58
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.59–$20.25

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:
$21.52–$82.28
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$58.23
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$54.43

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.10–$62.02
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$46.83
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.18–$43.04

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:
$16.46–$24.05
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Gent-Sint-Pieters to Bruxelles-Nord
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.38–$44.30

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Wilmslow
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$139.24

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$51.90

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Bologna is to fly which costs $46.74 - $271.74 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Bologna is to fly and train which takes 6h and costs $76.09 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Bologna station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and arriving at Bologna - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Bologna Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 49m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Bologna?

The distance between Birmingham and Bologna is 1318 km.

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

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 13h 49m and costs $217.39 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Birmingham to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bologna bus from?

Birmingham to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Bologna train from?

Birmingham to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birmingham to Bologna?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Bologna is to fly which takes 6h 30m and costs $46.74 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $217.39 - $652.17 and takes 13h 49m, you could also bus, which costs $119.57 - $206.52 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Birmingham to Bologna bus arrive?

Birmingham to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Birmingham and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Birmingham. It is currently 08:00 in Birmingham and 09:00 in Bologna.

Where does the Birmingham to Bologna train arrive?

Birmingham to Bologna train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

Book your Birmingham to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3015+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at $56.74 per night.
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