How to travel from Brescia to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Brescia and Bologna is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brescia to Bologna by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Verona Porta Nuova

Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance193km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brescia and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Brescia to Bologna by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €22 ($22).

The distance between Brescia and Bologna is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 146km (91 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Brescia and Bologna by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brescia to Bologna is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €22 ($22).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brescia and Bologna. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brescia and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 45m.

Trenitalia, ItaloTreno, Trenord, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Eurocity run train services between Brescia and Bologna. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Brescia and Bologna. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brescia and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 20m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Brescia and Bologna. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brescia to Bologna. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 1h 45m.

The closest major airport to Bologna is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Bologna. Forlì Airport (FRL) (FRL) and Florence Airport (FLR) (FLR) 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 Brescia and Bologna. The distance is around 193km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brescia to Bologna is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around €22 ($22).

How do I get from Brescia to Bologna

Compare travel optionsbetween Brescia and Bologna

Transport options from Brescia to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Verona Porta Nuova + 1 similar
1h 25m
€22($22)
every 4 hours179km (111 miles)
Train1h 45m
€22($22)
every 20 mins179km (111 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
every 4 hours224km (139 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€30($30)
on demand193km (120 miles)

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Airports near Bologna

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

BLQ
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
International Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Bologna
FRL
Forlì Airport (FRL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (41 miles) from Bologna
FLR
Florence Airport (FLR)
International Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Bologna