There are 11 ways to get from Amsterdam to Bologna by plane, train, bus, car or car train
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Recommended option
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna • 4h 17m
142€ - 199€
Cheapest option
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona, train • 6h 27m
55€ - 239€
9 alternative options
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence, train • 5h 31m
79€ - 380€
Train to Eindhoven, fly to Bologna • 5h 50m
73€ - 193€
Fly Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice, train • 6h 5m
82€ - 285€
Train via Paris • 13h 22m
245€ - 440€
Bus via Milan • 19h 38m
59€ - 86€
Train • 20h 49m
85€ - 230€
Drive, car train • 19h 8m
105€ - 194€
Bus • 29h 50m
66€ - 95€
Drive • 12h 13m
180€ - 270€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amsterdam to Bologna is to bus via Milan which costs 55€ - 90€ and takes 19h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam to Bologna is to fly which costs 140€ - 200€ and takes 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct bus from Amsterdam to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk and arriving at Bologna, Bologna via Milan, Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Amsterdam to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Amsterdam Centraal and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Amsterdam and Bologna is 996 km. The road distance is 1300.5 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bologna without a car is to train via Paris which takes 13h 22m and costs 240€ - 440€.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Amsterdam to Bologna, including transfers.
Amsterdam to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Amsterdam to Bologna train services, operated by Thalys, depart from Amsterdam Centraal station.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs 140€ - 200€. Alternatively, you can train via Paris, which costs 240€ - 440€ and takes 13h 22m, you could also bus via Milan, which costs 55€ - 90€ and takes 19h 38m.
- Distance: 996.2 km
- Duration: 4h 17m
What companies run services between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Bologna, Italy?
KLM, Lufthansa and three other airlines fly from Amsterdam to Bologna every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Amsterdam to Bologna via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, and Torino Porta Susa in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 270€ - 550€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 800€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 480€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 430€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 220€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 170€ - 420€
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 300€ - 410€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 300€ - 410€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 240€ - 700€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 600€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 260€ - 700€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 550€
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 280€ - 440€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 270€ - 550€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 480€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 390€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bologna via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 300€ - 410€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 180€ - 650€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 550€
- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 370€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 220€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 210€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 210€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 290€
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 600€
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Venice via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 230€ - 600€
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 65€ - 550€
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Eindhoven to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 100€ - 320€
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 11€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 11€ - 15€
- Base Standard
- 25€ - 35€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 55€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 14€ - 20€
- Base Standard
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Premium
- 35€ - 55€
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 50€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 12€ - 17€
- Base Standard
- 27€ - 40€
- Base Premium
- 30€ - 50€
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 12€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 14€ - 20€
- Smart Low Cost
- 12€ - 17€
- Smart Flex
- 26€ - 40€
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 14€ - 45€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 17€ - 24€
- Smart Low Cost
- 14€ - 21€
- Smart Flex
- 30€ - 45€
Train from Verona Porta Nuova Station to Bologna Centrale Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 40€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 15€ - 22€
- Smart Low Cost
- 13€ - 19€
- Smart Flex
- 28€ - 40€
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 23€ - 65€
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- 25€ - 35€
- Smart Low Cost
- 23€ - 35€
- Smart Flex
- 45€ - 65€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 12€ - 14€
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 21€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 19€ - 21€
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 17€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 15€ - 17€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 7€ - 10€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 7€ - 10€
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 15€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 15€
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 12€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 12€
Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Eindhoven Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 35€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 15€ - 21€
- 1st Class
- 24€ - 35€
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 50€
- Website
- NS
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 22€ - 30€
- 1st Class
- 35€ - 50€
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 16€ - 23€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 230€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 110€ - 150€
- Comfort
- 120€ - 160€
- Premium
- 160€ - 230€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 110€ - 150€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 110€ - 130€
- 1st Class
- 120€ - 150€
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Verona Porta Nuova
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 130€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
- Passenger
- 59€
- Motorcycle
- 99€
- Vehicle
- 109€
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam, Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Milan, Milan
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 50€ - 60€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Milan, Milan to Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 16€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Milan to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Milano - Bus Station Lampugnano to Bologna - Terminal Bus 200 Mt. Da Stazione Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Baltour
Eurolines is a network of coach companies that operate throughout Europe plus Morocco. It’s an affordable way to travel around the continent, with tickets starting at €5. All coaches have Wi-Fi, plug sockets and USBs, reclining chairs and toilets, and a standard ticket includes up to two medium suitcases plus carry-on luggage. Within France, Eurolines serves 69 destinations; including Paris, Lyon, Versailles, Nice and Bordeaux.
Contact Details
- Phone
- + 33 1 41 86 24 21
- Website
- eurolines.fr
Bus from Milano - Lampugnano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 18€ - 26€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
Bus from Amsterdam, Duivendrecht to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 80€
- Website
- Eurolines FR
- Phone
- +39 0965 630 028
- prenotazioni@autolineefederico.it
- Website
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Milan Lampugnano Station to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
Bus from Verona - v.le Cardinale to Bologna Autostazione
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 12€
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0890715298
- Website
- ouibus.com
Bus from Milan to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 0981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15€
- Schedules at
- saj.it
- Phone
- 080 579 0211
- info@marozzivt.it
- Website
- marozzivt.it
Bus from Milano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 22€
- Website
- Marozzi VT
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Milano to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +39 0827 34 117
- info@gruppodimaio.it
- Website
- gruppodimaio.it
Bus from Milano Lampugnano to Bologna - Piazza XX Settembre
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 14€
- Schedules at
- gruppodimaio.it
- Phone
- 0966 57552
- info@lirosilinee.com
- Website
- lirosilinee.com
Bus from Verona to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 13€
- Schedules at
- lirosilinee.com
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The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bologna Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Amsterdam to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna, Bologna station.
Amsterdam to Bologna train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam to Bologna is 1300 km. It takes approximately 12h 13m to drive from Amsterdam to Bologna.
Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air France and two other airlines offer flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Bologna Airport.
Book your Amsterdam to Bologna train tickets online with Omio, Omio and Omio.
Book your Amsterdam to Bologna bus tickets online with FlixBus and FlixBus.
There are 2152+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs 6€ - 13€.