How to travel from Polignano a Mare to Bologna, Italy

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Bologna is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Polignano a Mare to Bologna by taxi, plane, 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 BolognaPolignano a Mare if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ).

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Train

Take the train to Bologna Centrale.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated byTrenitalia+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Bologna.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Bologna.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Distance701km (436 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Polignano a Mare and Bologna

There are several options for getting from Polignano a Mare to Bologna by taxi, plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).

The distance between Polignano a Mare and Bologna is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 617km (384 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Polignano a Mare and Bologna by taxi and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Bologna is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €125 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Polignano a Mare and Bologna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Bologna. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Bologna with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 7h 45m.

Trenitalia and ItaloTreno run train services between Polignano a Mare and Bologna. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Polignano a Mare and Bologna. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Polignano a Mare and Bologna with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 8h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Polignano a Mare and Bologna. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Polignano a Mare to Bologna. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Bologna (BLQ). instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Polignano a Mare and Bologna. The distance is around 701km (436 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Polignano a Mare to Bologna is to take a taxi and then fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Transport options from Polignano a Mare to Bologna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar
2hrs
€125($125)
every 10 mins637km (396 miles)
Train and Plane2h 25m
€115($115)
every 4 hours780km (485 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€58($58)
every 2 hours678km (421 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale7h 45m
€50($50)
4 times a day678km (421 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€40($40)
every 20 mins717km (445 miles)
Drive
6h 25m
€125($125)
on demand701km (436 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