- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Flights from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna depart on average 48 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at £117 but you can travel from only £43 by coach.
There are 8 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:20, the last at 22:15. The fastest flight covers the 656 km distance in 1h 30m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 656 km |
Average flight duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £117 |
Flights per day 48 |
Direct flights 8 |
Fastest flight 1h 30m |
First flight 0:20 |
Last flight 22:15 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price on 01 Sept
£194
Average ticket price on 01 Sept
£482
Fastest journey on 01 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 01 Sept
1 h 30 m
Flights on 01 Sept
71
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna will cost around £482 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap flight tickets today for only £194.
On Tue 01 Sept, we found 71 flights from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna, including 6 direct services.
These direct flights cover the 656 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest flights will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LH246+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463+
Regionale TRENORD 80334
LH246+
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467+
Regionale TRENORD 80342
AF1319 · AF1228
AF1619 · AF1028
AF1319 · AF1028
LH5678
EN8884
LH282
LH286
EN8880Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £198.
Distance: 656 km
| Flight | Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|---|
£198 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 17h 3m Average total duration 16h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 39m Average total duration 10h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
2.0 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bologna flights for today, Monday 31 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EN8884 | 22:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 23:40 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5678 | 22:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 23:40 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 1 September | |||||
LX3613+ LX1668 | 6:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h05 | 9:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LX3613+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Intercity 597 | 6:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h39 | 16:14 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX3613+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 6:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h35 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LX3613+ LX1612+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 6:35 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h35 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
TK1598 · TK1321 | 6:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h40 | 9:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1325 | 6:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h35 | 18:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1598 · TK1323 | 6:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h05 | 13:55 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH246+ Regionale TRENORD 80332+ Intercity 609 | 6:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h01 | 13:56 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH246+ Regionale TRENORD 80334+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2463 | 6:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h15 | 14:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH246+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 6:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h15 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
KL1814 · KL1663 | 7:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h15 | 13:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1814 · KL1667 | 7:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h25 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1019 · AF1328 | 7:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h00 | 17:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1019 · AF1230+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 7:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h11 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1019 · AF1028 | 7:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 16h05 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1019 · AF1230+ Regionale TRENORD 80360+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2477 | 7:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h00 | 21:05 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1019 · AF1230+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 7:05 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 15h05 | 22:10 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
LH96+ LH9482 | 8:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h35 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH282 | 8:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 9:50 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH98+ LH9482 | 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h35 | 12:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH248+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2467 | 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h55 | 16:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH248+ Regionale TRENORD 80342+ Intercity 597 | 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h59 | 16:14 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH248+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h55 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
AF1519 · AF1328 | 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h20 | 17:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1519 · AF1028 | 9:45 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 13h25 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
DE4355+ Regionale TRENORD 80348+ Intercity 613 | 9:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h04 | 17:54 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
DE4355+ Regionale TRENORD 80358+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2475 | 9:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h26 | 20:16 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
DE4355+ Regionale TRENORD 80350+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2471 | 9:50 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h20 | 18:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
KL1816 · KL1667 | 10:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h10 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
SN2610 · SN3125 | 10:45 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h35 | 15:20 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1321 | 11:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h00 | 9:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1323 | 11:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 26h25 | 13:55 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1588 · TK1325 | 11:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h55 | 18:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1818 · KL1667 | 11:45 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 10h40 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1619 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 12:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 12h23 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1619 · AF1028 | 12:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h00 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1619 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 12:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h25 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1619 · AF1730+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 12:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 11h56 | 0:06 Bologna Centrale | 3 changes | |
AF1619 · AF1328 | 12:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h55 | 17:05 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH106+ LH9484 | 12:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h15 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
EN8880 | 12:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 14:25 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH5676 | 12:55 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 14:25 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH108+ LH9484 | 13:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h15 | 16:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1820 · KL1661 | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h25 | 8:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1820 · KL1667 | 14:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h10 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
DE4357+ Regionale TRENORD 80368+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2479 | 14:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h30 | 22:10 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
DE4357+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 14:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 9h53 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
DE4357+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 14:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h55 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
AF1219 · AF1228 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 17h50 | 9:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1219 · AF1028 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 8h00 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592 · TK1323 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 22h45 | 13:55 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592 · TK1321 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h20 | 9:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1592 · TK1325 | 15:10 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 27h15 | 18:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH286 | 16:20 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 1h30 | 17:50 Bologna Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
LH254+ Regionale TRENORD 80376+ InterCityNotte 765 | 16:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 6h55 | 23:35 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH254+ Regionale TRENORD 80378+ InterCityNotte 755 | 16:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h26 | 0:06 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH254+ Regionale TRENORD 80382+ Regionale Veloce TTPER 2485 | 16:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 7h53 | 0:33 Bologna Centrale | 2 changes | |
LH120+ LH9486 | 18:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h25 | 22:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AZ407 · AZ1321 | 18:25 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h25 | 22:50 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1319 · AF1228 | 18:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h30 | 9:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1319 · AF1028 | 18:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 4h40 | 23:10 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
AF1319 · AF1828 | 18:30 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 19h30 | 14:00 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1822 · KL1667 | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h45 | 22:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1822 · KL1661 | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h00 | 8:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
KL1822 · KL1663 | 18:40 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h35 | 13:15 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1594 · TK1323 | 19:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 18h55 | 13:55 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1594 · TK1325 | 19:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 23h25 | 18:25 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
TK1594 · TK1321 | 19:00 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 14h30 | 9:30 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
LH122+ LH9486 | 19:15 Frankfurt am Main Airport | 3h25 | 22:40 Bologna Airport | 1 change | |
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A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Bologna’s modern and contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions and a compact permanent collection in a converted industrial space.
An engaging museum on Bologna’s industrial and social history, with working models, scientific instruments, and practical displays for curious visitors.
Bologna’s grand central square is the city’s social and architectural heart, framed by major civic buildings and lively throughout the day.
A long porticoed walk climbing towards San Luca, combining daily local life, historic architecture, and one of Bologna’s classic walking routes.
This covered market street preserves medieval character under porticoes and is ideal for a short walk between historic shops and central landmarks.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with slow-cooked ragù. It is Bologna’s signature pasta dish and traditionally differs from spaghetti bolognese found abroad.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta served in rich capon or beef broth. A festive classic closely tied to Bolognese family cooking and winter meals.
Green pasta sheets layered with ragù, béchamel and Parmigiano Reggiano. This baked dish is a traditional Sunday and holiday favourite in Bologna.
Historic osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta and traditional meat dishes in a warm, old-world dining room near the city centre.
Refined restaurant serving contemporary Italian cuisine in elegant rooms inside Palazzo Fava, suited to a special-occasion meal.
Long-standing trattoria popular for tortellini, tagliatelle al ragù and other local staples in a simple, bustling setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging is mid-priced, meals are reasonable, and local buses are cheap, though central hotel rates rise in peak season and during major fairs.
Tipping is modest. Service may be included; round up or leave €1-2 in cafés, 5-10% for very good restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Frankfurt am Main to Bologna flights use the Frankfurt am Main Airport to Bologna Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Bologna airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Frankfurt am Main Airport is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Bologna Airport is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bologna Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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