There are 12 ways to get from London 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 London City to Florence, train
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Florence, train
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Florence (FLR)
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Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
Train to London Luton, fly to Bologna
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Take the train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
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Fly from London Luton (LTN) to Bologna (BLQ)
Train to London Gatwick, fly to Verona, train
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Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
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Fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Verona (VRN)
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Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
Train
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
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Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
Train via Turin
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
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Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centrale
Bus
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Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
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Take the bus from Paris to Bologna
Bus via Luxembourg
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Take the bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
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Take the bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS
Drive, Eurotunnel
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Drive from London to Folkestone
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Take the Eurotunnel from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
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Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Bologna
Drive, car ferry
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Drive from London to Dover
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Take the car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
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Drive from Dunkirk to Bologna
London to Bologna by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London to Bologna is to fly which costs £35 - £190 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from London to Bologna is to fly. Taking this option will cost £55 - £260 and takes 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from London station to Bologna. However, there are services departing from London Victoria Coach Station and arriving at Bologna via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from London to Bologna. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Gare du Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.
The distance between London and Bologna is 1153 km.
The best way to get from London to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 11h 34m and costs £170 - £480.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from London to Bologna, including transfers.
London to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
The best way to get from London to Bologna is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs £55 - £260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £170 - £480 and takes 11h 34m, you could also bus, which costs £90 - £150 and takes 25h 15m.
- Distance: 1153.4 km
- Duration: 4h 41m
What companies run services between London, England and Bologna, Italy?
British Airways, Lufthansa and six other airlines fly from London Paddington to Bologna hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from London King's Cross to Bologna via Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 11h 34m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €490
Flights from London City to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €550
Flights from London Gatwick to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65 - €420
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €17 - €210
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna via Eindhoven
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €210
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna via Berlin Brandenburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €210
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €210
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €17 - €210
Flights from London Luton to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
Flights from London Luton to Bologna via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €40 - €240
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €340
Flights from London City to Florence via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €180 - €470
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Florence
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €260
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €470
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €600
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from London City to Florence via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €450
- Website
- brusselsairlines.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Brussels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140 - €550
- Website
- alitalia.com
Flights from London Heathrow to Bologna via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €550
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from London Stansted to Bologna via Edinburgh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €25 - €300
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick to Verona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60 - €300
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11 - €45
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €11 - €15
- Base Standard
- €25 - €35
- Base Premium
- €30 - €45
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12 - €50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €12 - €17
- Base Standard
- €27 - €40
- Base Premium
- €30 - €50
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18 - €65
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €18 - €25
- Base Standard
- €35 - €50
- Base Premium
- €45 - €65
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27 - €90
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- €27 - €40
- Base Standard
- €50 - €70
- Base Premium
- €60 - €90
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 060708
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €40
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €14 - €19
- Smart Low Cost
- €9 - €11
- Smart Flex
- €28 - €40
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10 - €45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €15 - €21
- Smart Low Cost
- €10 - €13
- Smart Flex
- €30 - €45
Train from Milano Centrale Station to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16 - €55
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Smart Economy
- €19 - €26
- Smart Low Cost
- €16 - €20
- Smart Flex
- €35 - €55
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 Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6 - €14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €12 - €14
Train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8 - €17
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €15 - €17
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55 - €120
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €100 - €115
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €95
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- €85 - €95
Frequently asked questions
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €7 - €10
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
Train from Milano Centrale to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- €14 - €20
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- Southern Service
- Schedules at
- merseyrail.org
- Anytime Standard
- €10 - €15
- Anytime 1st Class
- €19 - €26
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- customerservices@gatwickexpress.com
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14 - €20
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
- Anytime Standard
- €14 - €20
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London St Pancras International LL to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- Thameslink
- Anytime
- €15 - €19
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- getintouch@eastmidlandstrains.co.uk
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15 - €75
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
- Standard
- €15 - €22
- 1st Class
- €50 - €75
- Phone
- +44 344 811 0141
- customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
- Website
- scotrail.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras International to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €14
- Website
- First ScotRail Service
- Standard
- €9 - €14
Rome2rio's guide to Eurostar
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €320 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €160 - €210
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France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €150
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €130
- 1st Class
- €120 - €150
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- eurotunnel.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Eurotunnel
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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €55
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €120
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Paris - Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €50
- Website
- Blablabus
Bus from Paris - Bercy Seine to Bologna
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €70 - €110
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 0871 266 3333
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Paris Gare de Bercy Seine
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Megabus UK
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- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Luxembourg P+R Bouillon
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €16 - €24
- Website
- RegioJet
- Phone
- +39 080 3112335
- info@marinobus.it
- Website
- marinobus.it
Bus from Luxembourg P&R Gasperich/Howald to Bologna Terminal Bus 200 MT Da Stazione FS
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60 - €85
- Website
- Marino Autolinee
- Phone
- +45 33 42 30 10
- incoming@dfdsseaways.dk
- Website
- dfds.com
Car ferry from Dover to Dunkirk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €95 - €160
- Website
- dfds.co.uk
- Standard Car - Economy
- €95
- Standard Car - Premium
- €152
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The quickest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bologna Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 15m.
London to Bologna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna station.
Bologna is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 06:03 in London and 07:03 in Bologna.
London to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Brussels Airlines, Alitalia, British Airways and three other airlines offer flights from London Heathrow Airport to Bologna Airport.
Book your London to Bologna bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 1447+ hotels available in Bologna. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from London to London Heathrow Airport is to train which takes 14 min and costs £4 - £35.