More cities in one trip from Bologna
Bologna (Italy) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 74 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. One of them is in another country (Croatia). The most searched are Milan, Florence and Venice; the quickest to reach is Florence, about 1 h 10 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 74 airports with direct flights
- 2 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Bologna
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milan · Italy | 199 km | 2 h 30 min | Bus |
| Florence · Italy | 80 km | 1 h 10 min | Bus |
| Venice · Italy | 132 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Genoa · Italy | 190 km | 3 h 45 min | Bus |
| Verona · Italy | 108 km | 1 h 45 min | Bus |
| Perugia · Italy | 177 km | 3 h 20 min | Bus |
| Trieste · Italy | 233 km | 4 h 40 min | Bus |
| Rijeka · Croatia | 263 km | 6 h 50 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Bologna
Land in Bologna, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Bologna → Florence → Venice → Bologna
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bologna, 2 nights in Florence, 1 night in Venice
- About 6 h 15 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bologna → Florence | 1 h 10 min |
| Florence → Venice | 3 h 20 min |
| Venice → Bologna | 1 h 45 min |
Bologna → Venice → Verona → Bologna
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Bologna, 2 nights in Venice, 1 night in Verona
- About 4 h 50 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Bologna → Venice | 1 h 45 min |
| Venice → Verona | 1 h 20 min |
| Verona → Bologna | 1 h 45 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in BolognaFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in BolognaEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Bologna
Airports with direct flights to Bologna, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 15
AlicanteBarcelonaCastellonFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaPalmaSantanderSevillaTenerifeValencia
Italy 13
AlgheroBariBrindisiCagliariCataniaCrotoneLameziaLampedusaOlbiaPalermoPantelleriaReggio CalabriaTrapani
United Kingdom 3
Albania 1
Austria 1
Belgium 1
Bulgaria 1
Croatia 1
Czech Republic 1
Denmark 1
Hungary 1
Ireland 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Malta 1
Moldova 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Sweden 1
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Bologna?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Milan, Florence, Venice, Genoa, Verona, Perugia, Trieste and Rijeka. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Bologna to Milan?
About 2 h 30 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 199 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Bologna?
For Bologna, Florence and Venice, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Bologna, 2 nights in Florence, 1 night in Venice), with about 6 h 15 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Bologna?
From 74 airports in 24 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Bologna is cheap.