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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Bologna

Composite routes from Basel to Bologna

Cheapest
5 h 39 min
Car
552 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 13 min
Plane
Other
6 h 8 min
447 km.
from $129.82
13 h 35 min
446 km.
from $58.67
4 h 42 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $200.11
5 h 18 min
Bus, Plane
446 km.
from $145.98
5 h 44 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $217.13
5 h 51 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $260.76
6 h 29 min
Train, Plane
446 km.
from $227.28

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.74–$65.22

Gruppo Di Maio

Phone:
+39 0827 34 117
Email:
Website:
gruppodimaio.it/
Bus from Basel to Como
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65

Lirosi Linee

Phone:
0966 57552
Email:
Website:
lirosilinee.com
Bus from Como Grandate Via Colombo Cristoforo to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$18.48–$20.65

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$467.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61
Plane from Basel to Venice
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$652.17
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$543.48
Plane from Zurich Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$434.78
Plane from Zurich Airport to Florence
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$923.91
Plane from Zurich Airport to Venice
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Basel to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$260.87

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$30.43
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$18.48

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:
$19.57–$70.65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22–$59.78
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.87–$47.83

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milan Centrale to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$54.35
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.87–$46.74
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$38.04

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:
$15.22–$20.65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$16.30
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.15–$10.87

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.67–$5.98

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:
$86.96–$163.04
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$42.39
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Lugano
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$26.09

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Bologna is to bus which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs $108.70 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Lugano and Milan Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Bologna?

The distance between Basel and Bologna is 541 km. The road distance is 552.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Basel to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bologna bus from?

Basel to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Bologna train from?

Basel to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Bologna?

The best way to get from Basel to Bologna is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $59.78 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.74 - $65.22 and takes 8h 5m, you could also fly, which costs $163.04 - $597.83 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Bologna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Bologna train arrive?

Basel to Bologna train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Bologna is 553 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Basel to Bologna.

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

Book your Basel to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bologna?

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