How to get from Madrid to Bologna
- 1313 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 13 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Bologna: flight. The two cities are about 1313 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 13 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on October 13, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1313 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Older observation | 2h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €87Omio catalogue, Oct 29 | 25h 57m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Older observation2h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€87Omio catalogue, Oct 2925h 57m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Madrid–Barajas → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight
Ryanair·2h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 28h 20m€87Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 29
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairMadrid–Barajas-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid Barajas-Genoa, Genoa-BolognaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Bologna works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 13 October 2026. Start with a Ryanair flight from Madrid to Bologna, about 2h 20m. In total it's roughly €21 over 2h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Where to stay
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Madrid to Bologna: common questions
How far is Bologna from Madrid?
About 1313 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Madrid to Bologna?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid to Bologna?
Routavio's comparison usually points to a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Route calculated: 13 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 13 Oct 2026