Route guide

Bologna → Belgrade

721 km · Italy to Serbia · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €27+ by bus

How to travel from Bologna to Belgrade

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

🚄Train

€58–170

Duration: 6h

via Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Srbija Voz

~10 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€27–70

Duration: 10h 18m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~20 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€64–206

Duration: 3h 28m

via Ryanair, easyJet, ITA Airways

~112 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€86–159

Duration: 8h 1m

~123 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 721 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
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 Serbia. 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 Belgrade — every option in detail

Bologna to Belgrade by train

Trains link Bologna (Italy) and Belgrade (Serbia) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 6h including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo, Srbija Voz.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €58 to €170. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 10 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 112 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~102 kg on this distance.

Bologna to Belgrade by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Bologna and Belgrade with a typical journey of 10h 18m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €27 when booked in advance, rising to €70 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 Belgrade by flight

Flights between Bologna and Belgrade take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 28m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €64–206. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 112 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Bologna to Belgrade by car

The driving distance from Bologna to Belgrade is approximately 829 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 8h 1m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €86–159 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Italy–Serbia 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 123 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Bologna and Belgrade is approximately 721 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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