How to travel from Bologna to Udine, Italy

The distance between Bologna and Udine is around 270km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bologna to Udine 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 UdineBologna if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Udine.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
Operated byItaloTreno+ 1 others

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Bus via Venice

Take the bus to Venice and then to Udine.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €25($25)

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Udine.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance270km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bologna and Udine

There are several options for getting from Bologna to Udine by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €41 ($41).

The distance between Bologna and Udine is around 270km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Bologna and Udine 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 Udine is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €41 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Bologna and Udine, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bologna and Udine. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bologna and Udine with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 55m.

ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and Railjet run train services between Bologna and Udine. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bologna and Udine. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bologna and Udine with no changeovers required. The bus runs once a week and takes 4h 10m.

Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Bologna and Udine. Buses run once a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bologna to Udine. We recommend that you take the train to Udine. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Udine is Treviso Airport (TSF) (TSF) which is approximately 92km (57 miles) from Udine. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) (VCE) and Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bologna and Udine. The distance is around 270km (168 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 Udine is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).

How do I get from Bologna to Udine

Compare travel optionsbetween Bologna and Udine

Transport options from Bologna to Udine
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€30($30)
twice daily277km (172 miles)
Train via Venezia Mestre3h 25m
€32($32)
hourly278km (172 miles)
Bus via Venice + 1 similar
3h 50m
€25($25)
twice daily281km (175 miles)
Bus4h 10m
€40($40)
every 20 mins322km (200 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€41($41)
on demand270km (168 miles)

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Airports near Udine

The following major airports near Udine offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

TSF
Treviso Airport (TSF)
Domestic Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Udine
VCE
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
International Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Udine
VRN
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
195km (121 miles) from Udine