The distance between Bologna and Perugia is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bologna to Perugia by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Perugia → Bologna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Perugia.
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Take the bus to Perugia.
There are several options for getting from Bologna to Perugia by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Bologna and Perugia is around 237km (147 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (109 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Bologna and Perugia by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bologna to Perugia is to take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Perugia, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Perugia. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Perugia with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 2h 20m.
Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Bologna and Perugia. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Perugia. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Perugia with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Bologna and Perugia. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Perugia. We recommend that you take the train to Perugia. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Perugia is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Perugia. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Perugia. The distance is around 255km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bologna to Perugia is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 20m | €24($24) | twice daily | 237km (147 miles) |
Train via Firenze S.M.N. | 2h 50m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 242km (150 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €16($16) | 4 times a day | 253km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | €47($47) | on demand | 255km (158 miles) |
The following major airports near Perugia offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.