What is the cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lienz?

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to train via Bruneck which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Lienz?

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Lienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lienz Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Bologna and Lienz?

No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Lienz. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Bologna to Lienz?

The distance between Bologna and Lienz is 415 km. The road distance is 359.6 km.

How do I travel from Bologna to Lienz without a car?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lienz without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €35 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Bologna to Lienz?

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Bologna to Lienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lienz bus from?

Bologna to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Lienz train from?

Bologna to Lienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Train or bus from Bologna to Lienz?

The best way to get from Bologna to Lienz is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €35 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Bologna to Lienz bus arrive?

Bologna to Lienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Hbf station.

Where does the Bologna to Lienz train arrive?

Bologna to Lienz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Fortezza/Franzensfeste station.

Can I drive from Bologna to Lienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Lienz is 360 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Bologna to Lienz.

Where can I stay near Lienz?

There are 601+ hotels available in Lienz.

Bologna to Lienz - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Lienz by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Fortezza/Franzensfeste89
2. Take the train from Fortezza/Franzensfes to Lienz In Osttirol1839 / ...
6h 45m
€38–90
Train via Bruneck
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bressanone Brixen3844 / ...
2. Take the train from Brunico Bruneck to Lienz In Osttirol1835 / ...
7h 36m
€32–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Villach Hbf466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 to Lienz Bahnhof159 Gv
9h 38m
Drive 359.6 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Lienz359.6 km
4h 6m
€58–83

Bologna to Lienz by train

45Weekly Trains

6h 45mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 415.2 km
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Lienz, Tyrol, Austria?

You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Lienz In Osttirol via Fortezza/Franzensfes in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Lienz Bahnhof via Hauptbahnhof and Spittal-Millstätter See Bahnhof C3 in around 9h 38m.

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