How to get from Paris to Bologna
- 839 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 40m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 40m
direct
Flight
€32
Cheapest
5h 45m
2 transfers
Flight + Bus
€31
Ground only
14h 45m
direct
Bus
€58
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 22 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Bologna. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 839 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Wed, Sep 23.
This fare comes from a search on September 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
839 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €32Checked Sep 22 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €67Omio catalogue, Sep 24 | 14h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€32Checked Sep 221h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€67Omio catalogue, Sep 2414h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Beauvais–Tillé → Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airportflight
Ryanair·1h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Paris to Bologna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€22Departures from Paris to Bologna
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 17:15 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 17:15 | 21:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 4 | 00:55 | 23:55 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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· 15h 20m€67Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 24
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBeauvais–Tillé-Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, Beauvais–Tillé-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Bologna, Paris-BolognaBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Bologna works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Paris to Bologna, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €32 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Bologna?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Paris to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 17:15 and the last at 21:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Bologna?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 17:15 and 21:40.
How far is Bologna from Paris?
About 839 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €31 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Bologna?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Bologna?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Bologna?
Paris is BVA and Bologna is BLQ, so this route is usually written BVA to BLQ.
Which operators run Paris to Bologna?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Paris to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Bologna?
Usually 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.
Operators: Ryanair
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 22 Sep 2026