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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Bologna is to bus via Paris which costs €100 - €210 and takes 30h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Bologna is to train and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs €150 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Bologna?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Bologna station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bologna - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

How far is it from Exeter to Bologna?

The distance between Exeter and Bologna is 1310 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Bologna without a car is to train and bus via Milan which takes 22h 28m and costs €170 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Exeter to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Bologna bus from?

Exeter to Bologna bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Bus or fly from Exeter to Bologna?

The best way to get from Exeter to Bologna is to fly which takes 7h 15m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 30h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Bologna bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Bologna?

Bologna is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 1:48 PM in Exeter and 2:48 PM in Bologna.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3232+ hotels available in Bologna.

Exeter to Bologna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Bologna by plane, train, 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.

Fly Exeter to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane EXT - BLQ
7h 15m
€105–513
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BRS - BLQ
7h 32m
€94–287
Train, bus via Milan
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 28m
€175–430
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
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
30h 20m
€106–205
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bolognacar
17h 32m
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane LHR - BLQ
6h 53m
€153–437
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CWL - BLQ
10h 27m
€94–339
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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 20m
€98–293
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
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
30h 21m
€105–281
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bolognabus
30h 42m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Bolognacar
18h 39m
€275–412

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

14Weekly Services

22h 28mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,310 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Bologna, Italy?

KLM flies from Exeter (EXT) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street 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 30h 20m.

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