How to get from Vienna to Bologna
- 565 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 15m
direct
Flight
€187
Cheapest
1h 20m
direct
Flight
€31
Ground only
11h 05m
direct
Bus
€44
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Vienna to Bologna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 565 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €23, on Tue, Sep 29.
This fare comes from a search on September 27, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
565 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €31Checked Sep 27 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 11h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€31Checked Sep 271h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 311h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Vienna to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Vienna International → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Vienna to Bologna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€17Departures from Vienna to Bologna
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:55 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 14:55 | 22:15 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairVienna International-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →
Austrian AirlinesVienna International-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusVienna Central-BolognaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Vienna to Bologna works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Vienna to Bologna, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €31 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Vienna to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Bologna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Vienna to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:55 and the last at 22:15, from Vienna Central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Vienna to Bologna?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 14:55 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Vienna to Bologna leave from?
Vienna Central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Bologna from Vienna?
About 565 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Vienna to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €44. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Bologna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Vienna to Bologna?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Vienna and Bologna?
Vienna is VIE and Bologna is BLQ, so this route is usually written VIE to BLQ.
Which operators run Vienna to Bologna?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, FlixBus.
Can you get from Vienna to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 27 Sep 2026