There are 5 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 • 4 h 56 min
$30 - $65
Cheapest option
Bus • 5 h 30 min
$24 - $40
3 alternative options
Train Trenitalia • 6 h 25 min
$34 - $68
Drive • 3 h 50 min
$60 - $90
Fly • 3 h 54 min
$188 - $724
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to bus which costs 20€ - 35€ and takes 5 h 30 min.
The quickest way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to drive which costs 50€ - 75€ and takes 3 h 50 min.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Bologna, Bologna. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 h 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Innsbruck Hbf and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4 h 56 min.
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 4 h 56 min and costs 26€ - 55€.
The train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bologna Centrale takes 4 h 56 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Innsbruck to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.
Innsbruck to Bologna train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), depart from Innsbruck Hbf station.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Bologna is to train which takes 4 h 56 min and costs 26€ - 55€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 20€ - 35€ and takes 5 h 30 min, you could also fly, which costs 160€ - 650€ and takes 3 h 54 min.
- Distance: 192.4 miles
- Duration: 4 h 56 min
What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Bologna, Italy?
Austrian Railways (ÖBB) operates a train from Innsbruck to Bologna twice daily. Tickets cost $30 - $65 and the journey takes 4 h 56 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Innsbruck to Bologna 5 times a week. Tickets cost $24 - $40 and the journey takes 5 h 30 min.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Frankfurt, Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 2 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $800
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 30 min
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170 - $700
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Innsbruck to Bologna via Amsterdam
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 10 min
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210 - $750
The national railway system of Austria, the OBB carried 209 million passengers on local and regional trains, and 35 million on long-distance trains in 2016 alone. The OBB’s 4865 km network covers 570 trains simultaneously at peak times, with one train leaving every 12 seconds, making it a supremely efficient way to travel around the country and surrounding region. The company’s extensive network connects cities in Austria, and adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia.
Contact Details
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Innsbruck Hbf to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 56 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30 - $65
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Book at
- Raileurope.com
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 Brennero to Bologna C.Le
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 46 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26 - $55
- Website
- orario.trenitalia.com
- 1st Class
- $45 - $55
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves over 1400 destinations, in 26 countries including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, and across Scandinavia and central and eastern Europe. Founded in 2012, Flixbus’ extensive network connects cities with approximately 200,000 trips, with buses often departing every 30 minutes. One of the most affordable ways to get around Europe (and expanding soon into the US), a Flixbus journey is cost-effective, well-connected, comfortable and safe.
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
- 5 h 30 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24 - $40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
There is no direct flight from Innsbruck Airport to Bologna Airport. The quickest flight takes 3 h 30 min and has one stopover.
Innsbruck to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna, Bologna station.
Innsbruck to Bologna train services, operated by Austrian Railways (ÖBB), arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Innsbruck to Bologna is 401 km. It takes approximately 3 h 50 min to drive from Innsbruck to Bologna.
Transavia Holland, KLM, British Airways and two other airlines offer flights from Innsbruck Airport to Bologna Airport.
Book your Innsbruck to Bologna train tickets online with Loco2.
Book your Innsbruck to Bologna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1531+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at $58 USD per night.
The best way to get from Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs 14€ - 18€.