How to get to Bologna from Budapest

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Compare coach and flight for Budapest to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a flight costs an average of £433.

Distance: 682 km

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£433

Average Price

£68

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£171

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5h 41m

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3h 41m

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14h 29m

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13h 59m

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8h 22m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Bologna is a coach with an average price of £68.

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

A coach is £364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bologna costing on average £433.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Coach takes on average 14h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Budapest and Bologna including taking a coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 41m sooner (3h 41m by flight vs 8h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £433 compared to roughly £171 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Budapest to Bologna

How to get to Bologna from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Budapest to Bologna is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:0012h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    11:35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £481One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:0012h35
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    11:35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £481One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 3827
    12:151h30
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    13:45Bologna Airport
    £2971One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:5515h25
    Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    9:20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    14:2517h50
    Budapest, Mexikói Út M
    8:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £601One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:0013h15
    Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    8:15Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £601One-way
    1 change
  • Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80342+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2467+Wizz Air MaltaW42333
    8:257h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    16:10Bologna Centrale
    £861One-way
    2 changes
  • Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80350+RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2471+Wizz Air MaltaW42333
    8:259h45
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    18:10Bologna Centrale
    £861One-way
    2 changes
  • Malpensa ExpressRegionale TRENORD 80342+IntercityIntercity 597+Wizz Air MaltaW42333
    8:257h49
    Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    16:14Bologna Centrale
    £961One-way
    2 changes

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FAQs: Budapest to Bologna

Travel to Bologna easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Budapest and Bologna including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Bologna is a coach with an average price of £68.

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

A coach is £364 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bologna costing on average £433.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 41m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Coach takes on average 14h 29m.

The Budapest to Bologna distance is approximately 682 km.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Bologna is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 14 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by coach.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, braathens regional aviation, Air Serbia, tarom, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, TAP Portugal, British Airways to go to Bologna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest 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 Budapest to Bologna, you can choose from several travel options including 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.

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