How to get to Bologna from Brussels

There are 3 options to travel between Brussels and Bologna including taking a train, coach and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Brussels to Bologna is a coach with an average price of £93.

This is compared to other travel options from Brussels to Bologna:

A coach is £98 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brussels to Bologna costing on average £191.

A coach is £189 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brussels to Bologna costing on average £282.

The fastest way to travel from Brussels to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 40m.

Coach takes on average 20h 17m.

The Brussels to Bologna distance is approximately 879 km.

The average frequency per day from Brussels to Bologna is:

• Around 34 flights per day.
• Around 8 coaches per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brussels and Bologna as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Brussels to Bologna:

• Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Brussels-Midi and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
• Coaches mostly depart from Brussels, Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Brussels to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bologna by coach.
• Travel with Malta Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa, ITA, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Icelandair, CitizenPlane, KLM, Air Dolomiti, braathens regional aviation, Vueling, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bologna by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Brussels to Bologna:

• 3 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, CitizenPlane.

Omio customers who travel from Brussels to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Brussels to Bologna, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.

In Bologna, you can explore Piazza Maggiore, a lively central square surrounded by historic buildings and cafes. Climb the Two Towers for panoramic city views, and visit the Basilica di San Petronio to admire its impressive architecture and art. Discover the Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building known for its stunning anatomical theatre. Don't miss the Mercato di Mezzo for local delicacies, and visit Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.

Three days in Bologna is typically sufficient to explore its historic centre, savour local cuisine, and visit key attractions such as Piazza Maggiore, the Two Towers, and the Basilica of San Petronio.