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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Bologna is to bus which costs €18 - €50 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Bologna is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nice and arriving at Bologna Centrale. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Nice to Bologna?

The distance between Nice and Bologna is 460 km. The road distance is 469.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Bologna without a car is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €18 - €50.

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

The bus from Nice to Bologna Centrale takes 6h 55m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Nice to Bologna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Nice to Bologna train from?

Nice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Bologna?

The best way to get from Nice to Bologna is to bus which takes 6h 55m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 7h 52m, you could also fly, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Nice to Bologna bus arrive?

Nice to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Nice to Bologna train arrive?

Nice to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Nice to Bologna?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Bologna is 469 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Nice to Bologna.

How do I get a train ticket from Nice to Bologna?

Book your Nice to Bologna train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nice to Bologna?

Book your Nice to Bologna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bologna?

There are 3257+ hotels available in Bologna.

Nice to Bologna - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Bologna by bus, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or train

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

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1. Take the bus from Nice to Bologna Centralebus 482
6h 55m
€18–50
Train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Milano Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
7h 52m
€55–126
Drive 469.4 km
1. Drive from Nice to Bolognacar 469.4 km
4h 36m
€73–105
Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane NCE - BLQ
6h 10m
€66–193
Bus via Sanremo
1. Take the bus from Piazza Colombo - Sanremo to Bologna - Piazza Xx Settembrebus
9h 51m
€42–59
Fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane NCE - FLR
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4h 57m
€85–246
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane NCE - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
6h 24m
€60–199

Nice to Bologna by bus

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Distance: 459.9 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Bologna, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Nice to Bologna Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nice-Ville to Bologna Centrale via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, and Milano Centrale in around 7h 52m.

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