There are 6 ways to get from Innsbruck to Bologna by train, bus, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train • 4h 52m
35€ - 55€
Cheapest option
Bus • 6h 10m
21€ - 26€
4 alternative options
Train via Sterzing • 6h 36m
32€ - 58€
Drive • 3h 50m
55€ - 80€
Fly from Innsbruck • 6h 10m
143€ - 316€
Train to Munich, fly • 5h 34m
102€ - 409€
Questions & Answers
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The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to bus which costs 21€ - 26€ and takes 6h 10m.
The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to drive which costs 55€ - 80€ and takes 3h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Bologna, Bologna. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innsbruck Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Innsbruck and Bologna is 308 km. The road distance is 401.5 km.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs 35€ - 55€.
The train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bologna Centrale takes 4h 52m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Innsbruck to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Innsbruck to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Innsbruck Hbf station.
What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Bologna, Italy?
Deutsche Bahn Eurocity operates a train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bologna Centrale 3 times a day. Tickets cost 35€ - 55€ and the journey takes 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bologna, Bologna every 4 hours. Tickets cost 21€ - 26€ and the journey takes 6h 10m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 390€ - 950€
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 800€
- Website
- airdolomiti.it
Flights from Munich to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 160€ - 800€
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 650€
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Frankfurt, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 200€ - 650€
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 150€ - 420€
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 120€ - 650€
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 Innsbruck Hbf to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 55€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 28€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 13€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Muenchen Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 28€ - 40€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
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 Vipiteno Val Vizze/Sterzing Pfitsch to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 45€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 39€ - 43€
- Phone
- +49 (0) 221 800 20 820
- info@urlaubs-express.de
- Website
- urlaubs-express.de
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to München Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 90€ - 110€
- Book at
- Urlaubs-Express
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).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bologna, Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 21€ - 26€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The best way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs 35€ - 55€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 21€ - 26€ and takes 6h 10m, you could also fly, which costs 140€ - 320€ and takes 6h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Innsbruck Airport to Bologna Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Innsbruck to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna, Bologna station.
Innsbruck to Bologna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Bologna is 402 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Innsbruck to Bologna.
British Airways, Transavia Holland, KLM and two other airlines offer flights from Innsbruck Airport to Bologna Airport.
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There are 1963+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at 87€ per night.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport is to bus which takes 9 min and costs 2€ - 4€.