You can get from Madrid to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
To get from Madrid to Bologna on 29 Jun we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 813 miles (1312 km) | |
Available travel modes | Coach, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • £45 • 2 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair |
Take a coach, flight, ferry or train to travel 813 miles (1312 km) between Madrid and Bologna. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are BlaBlaCar Bus or Ryanair among others. Travellers can even take a direct flight from Madrid to Bologna.
International travel from Madrid, Spain to Bologna, Italy is: Fully open.
Entry into Italy is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Spain.
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Italy must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 27/06/2022; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your journey to Bologna from Madrid.
The restriction level for your return to Madrid, Spain from Italy is: Fully open.
Entry into Spain is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Italy.
Conditions of reentry into Spain:
You should observe these safety measures in Spain as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
This information about your return travel to Spain was last checked on 27/06/2022. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Madrid from Bologna closer to your date of departure here.
There are 4 ways that you can travel between Madrid and Bologna. You can take a coach, flight, ferry or train.
Ferry services offer the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bologna. Tickets for a ferry cost on average £1.
This is compared to other travel options to Bologna:
A ferry is £161 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Madrid to Bologna costing on average £161.
A ferry journey is usually £45 less than a journey to Bologna by plane, which costs on average £45 for the same trip.
A ferry journey is usually £2 less than a journey to Bologna by train, which costs on average £2 for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Bologna from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bologna that can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by coach can take 34 h 50 min on average.
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In comparison, getting to Bologna by train can take on average 35 h 22 min.
You should expect to travel around 813 miles (1312 km) from Madrid to Bologna.
The average frequency per day from Madrid to Bologna is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Bologna from Madrid as scheduled services by coach, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Madrid to Bologna:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Madrid to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct services available from Madrid to Bologna with the following travel operators:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bologna as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Madrid to Bologna.
When planning your trip from Madrid to Bologna, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets between Madrid and Bologna online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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