Route guide

Prague → Bologna

663 km · Czechia to Italy · Fastest: 3h by flight · Cheapest: €26+ by bus

How to travel from Prague to Bologna

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

🚄Train

€55–159

Duration: 5h 31m

via České dráhy, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€26–66

Duration: 9h 28m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~19 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€62–200

Duration: 3h 23m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Smartwings, ITA Airways

~103 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€80–146

Duration: 7h 22m

~113 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 663 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 Czechia into Italy. 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.

Prague to Bologna — every option in detail

Prague to Bologna by train

Trains link Prague (Czechia) and Bologna (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 5h 31m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include České dráhy, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €55 to €159. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 9.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 103 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~94 kg on this distance.

Prague to Bologna by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Prague and Bologna with a typical journey of 9h 28m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €26 when booked in advance, rising to €66 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.

Prague to Bologna by flight

Flights between Prague and Bologna take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 23m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

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

Typical fare range is €62–200. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 103 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Prague to Bologna by car

The driving distance from Prague to Bologna is approximately 762 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 7h 22m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €80–146 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Czechia–Italy 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 113 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Prague and Bologna is approximately 663 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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