How to get to Bologna from Düsseldorf

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Compare coach, train and flight for Düsseldorf to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £71, while a flight costs an average of £358.

Distance: 822 km

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£358

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£71

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£87

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£116

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4h 59m

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2h 59m

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12h 18m

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18h 29m

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11h 34m

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Air France

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Deutsche Bahn

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The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bologna is a train with an average price of £71.

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

A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average £87.

A train is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average £358.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 18m.

Coach takes on average 18h 29m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Düsseldorf and Bologna including taking a coach, train 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 8h 35m sooner (2h 59m by flight vs 11h 34m by car). Tickets start at around £358 compared to roughly £116 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 Düsseldorf to Bologna

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

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:2518h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £621One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:2518h20
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    6:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £621One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8527
    6:2012h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    18:44Bologna Centrale
    £1381One-way
    2 changes

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  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3845
    6:2013h45
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    20:05Bologna Centrale
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529 · RJ 87+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3847
    8:1814h27
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    22:45Bologna Centrale
    £1341One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 8529
    6:2013h24
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    19:44Bologna Centrale
    £1381One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:1519h10
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    4:25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £621One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:3922h06
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    6:45Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £641One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:4517h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    21:30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    £711One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Bologna including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bologna is a train with an average price of £71.

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

A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average £87.

A train is £288 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Bologna costing on average £358.

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 59m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 18m.

Coach takes on average 18h 29m.

The Düsseldorf to Bologna distance is approximately 822 km.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Bologna is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Bologna:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bologna by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, OneBus to go to Bologna by coach.
  • Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Swiss, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Bologna by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Bologna with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Infobus, OneBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Bologna, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train 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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