How to travel from Monte Isola to Bologna, Italy
The distance between Monte Isola and Bologna is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Monte Isola to Bologna by ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bologna → Monte Isola if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale.
- Duration2h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€25($25)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the bus to Brescia - Autostazione and then to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€29($29)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monte Isola and Bologna
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Monte Isola to Bologna by ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Monte Isola and Bologna is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Monte Isola and Bologna by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Monte Isola to Bologna is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Monte Isola and Bologna is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Monte Isola and Bologna. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Monte Isola and Bologna. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monte Isola to Bologna. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Monte Isola to Bologna. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then Verona Porta Nuova and then to Bologna Centrale. instead which will take 2h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monte Isola to Bologna is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Compare travel optionsbetween Monte Isola and Bologna
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 2h 20m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 223km (139 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train | 2h 40m | €24($24) | every 20 mins | 223km (139 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 4h 15m | €33($33) | every 20 mins | 265km (165 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3h 40m | €29($29) | 6 times a week | 230km (143 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Monte Isola and Bologna
Train operators
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Bus companies
FNM Autoservizi
Marino Autolinee
Airports near Bologna
The following major airports near Bologna offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Bologna
Forlì Airport (FRL)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Bologna
Florence Airport (FLR)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Bologna