How to travel from Brindisi to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Brindisi and Bologna is around 706km (438 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brindisi to Bologna by plane, 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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Fly

Fly from Brindisi (BDS) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)

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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated byFlixBus+ 3 others

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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance779km (484 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brindisi and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Brindisi to Bologna by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Brindisi and Bologna is around 706km (438 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 690km (429 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Brindisi and Bologna by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brindisi to Bologna is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Brindisi and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brindisi and Bologna. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Brindisi and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 45m.

Trenitalia run train services between Brindisi and Bologna. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Brindisi and Bologna. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Brindisi and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 9h 45m.

FlixBus, Itabus and Marino Autolinee run regular bus services between Brindisi and Bologna. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Brindisi and Bologna. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and arrive at Bologna (BLQ). The flight takes around 1h 25m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Brindisi and Bologna with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.

Ryanair fly between Brindisi and Bologna. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.

The flight from Brindisi to Bologna typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Brindisi (BDS) and and arrive into Bologna (BLQ).

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 Brindisi and Bologna. The distance is around 779km (484 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brindisi to Bologna is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brindisi and Bologna

Transport options from Brindisi to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 40m
€76($76)
every 30 mins706km (438 miles)
Train and Plane2h 40m
€86($86)
every 3 hours713km (443 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€70($70)
every 3 hours756km (470 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€45($45)
every 20 mins798km (496 miles)
Bus to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS11h 40m
€78($78)
4 times a week860km (534 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€120($120)
on demand779km (484 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