Route guide

Bologna → Berlin

905 km · Italy to Germany · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Bologna to Berlin

There are 4 ways to travel between Bologna and Berlin — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€69–203

Duration: 7h 33m

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE)

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–83

Duration: 12h 56m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~25 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€71–229

Duration: 3h 42m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings

~141 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€109–199

Duration: 10h 3m

~154 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Bologna and Berlin highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 905 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Italy into Germany. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Bologna to Berlin — every option in detail

Bologna to Berlin by train

Trains link Bologna (Italy) and Berlin (Germany) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 33m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Deutsche Bahn (ICE).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €69 to €203. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 141 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~128 kg on this distance.

Bologna to Berlin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Bologna and Berlin with a typical journey of 12h 56m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €83 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Bologna to Berlin by flight

Flights between Bologna and Berlin take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 42m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Eurowings.

Typical fare range is €71–229. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 141 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Bologna to Berlin by car

The driving distance from Bologna to Berlin is approximately 1041 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 3m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €109–199 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Germany border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 154 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Bologna and Berlin is approximately 905 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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