How to get to Bologna from Manchester

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Bologna is a coach with an average price of £166.

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

A coach is £120 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Bologna costing on average £285.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Bologna is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 2m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Coach takes on average 31h 40m.

The Manchester to Bologna distance is approximately 1403 km.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bologna is:

• Around 62 flights per day.
• Around 7 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester 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 Manchester to Bologna:

• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Bologna Airport.
• Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester 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 Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, Jet2.com, Ryanair, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Sas Airways, Swiss, Iberia Express, Transavia France, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, ITA, easyJet to go to Bologna by flight.

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

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester 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 Manchester 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.