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How to get to Bologna from Manchester

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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Bologna

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 4.2 - 8.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £45, and a train costs an average of £499.

Distance: 1403 km

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33h 24m

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4.2 - 8.4kg

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from Manchester to Bologna

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

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

FlixBus
16:4036h25
Manchester
05:05Bologna
£1281One-way
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16:4036h25
Manchester
05:05Bologna
£1281One-way
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01:5035h40
Manchester
13:30Bologna
£1861One-way
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03:4036h20
Manchester
16:00Bologna
£1691One-way
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13:5035h55
Manchester
01:45Bologna
£2611One-way
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FAQs: Manchester 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 Manchester to Bologna.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Bologna: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Bologna from Manchester is by taking a coach, which costs on average £57.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Manchester to Bologna:

A coach is £36 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bologna costing on average £93.

Taking a coach costs £477 less than taking a train, which costs on average £534 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Manchester to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.

There are alternative travel options to Bologna that take longer:

Getting to Bologna by coach takes 32 h 15 min on average.

Getting to Bologna by train takes 32 h 54 min on average.

The distance between Manchester and Bologna is around 869 miles.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bologna is:

  • 4 coaches a day.
  • 60 flights a day.
  • Around 1 train per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bologna from Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Manchester to Bologna:

  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Bologna:

  • Ryanair, Vueling Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline (2), British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper or Brussels Airlines can take you to Bologna by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Ryanair from Manchester to Bologna for £93.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Bologna by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Manchester to Bologna tickets on Omio for £534.

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Bologna with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find direct flights with.
  • You can travel directly by train with.

Direct services to Bologna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Your journey from Manchester to Bologna doesn't have to end in Bologna. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris. If you’d like to add Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice or Paris to your Manchester to Bologna trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Bologna today!

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