To support more sustainable travel choices, we have outlined practical train and bus connections that allow you to reach Bologna efficiently. If direct access is not available from your location, convenient transfers via major Italian hubs make the city easily accessible. The overview below is designed to help you plan your journey.
Countries with Direct Access to Bologna
by Train
by Bus
Bologna Centrale railway station is served by international trains from:
- Austria – day and night trains with 1 short waiting time change from Vienna and Salzburg
- Croatia – night trains from Zagreb (via Villach, Austria)
- France – day trains from Lyon (via Milan)
- Germany – day and night trains from Berlin, Munich and Frankfurt
- Slovenia – day trains from Ljubljana via Venice and night trains from Maribor (via Graz, Austria)
- Switzerland – day trains from Zurich (via Milan)
All trains arrive at Bologna Centrale, located in the city centre.
There are international bus connections to Bologna from:
- Austria – Vienna
- Croatia – Zagreb
- France – Paris
- Germany – Munich
- Hungary – Budapest
- Slovenia – Maribor
- Switzerland – Zurich
Bus travel may provide a practical lower-emission alternative where rail options are limited.
Via Major Italian Transportation Hubs
If there is no direct train or bus from your city, you can travel via one of Italy’s main transportation hubs and continue to Bologna by train or bus.
Milan to Bologna
Rome to Bologna
Venice to Bologna
- Trains from Milano Centrale railway station, Milan Rogoredo railway station
- Buses from Milano San Donato bus station, Milano Autostazione Lampugnano bus station and Milano Linate Airport
- Trains from Rome Termini railway station, Rome Tiburtina railway station
- Buses from Rome Tiburtina bus station
- Trains from Venice Santa Lucia railway station, Venice Mestre railway station
- Busses from Venice, Piazzale Pietro Favretti (in front of Venice Mestre) and Venice, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (in front of Venice Mestre)