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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bologna is to bus via Paris which costs €95 - €190 and takes 29h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €130 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bologna station. However, there are services departing from Park Place and arriving at Bologna - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bologna?

The distance between Cardiff and Bologna is 1368 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bologna without a car is to train and bus via Milan which takes 22h 13m and costs €150 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Cardiff to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bologna bus from?

Cardiff to Bologna bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.

Bus or fly from Cardiff to Bologna?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bologna is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs €75 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €95 - €190 and takes 29h 15m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bologna bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bologna bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 1:27 PM in Cardiff and 2:27 PM in Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3233+ hotels available in Bologna.

Cardiff to Bologna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Cardiff to Bologna by train, plane, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRS - BLQ
7h 21m
€93–277
Fly Cardiff Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CWL - BLQ
8h 7m
€77–265
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
22h 13m
€154–397
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bologna Centralebus
29h 2m
€126–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognacar
17h 15m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LHR - BLQ
6h 38m
€132–414
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane BRS - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
8h 9m
€97–273
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Bologna - Bus Stationbus
29h 15m
€99–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 507 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
29h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bolognacar
18h 22m
€271–406

Cardiff to Bologna by train, subway, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

22h 13mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,367.5 km
Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bologna, Italy?

KLM flies from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Bologna - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 29h 15m.

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