There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianovatrain Ic
5h 7m€86–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Porto d'Ascolibus 1420
- Take the bus from Porto d'Ascoli to Colledarabus 1553
6h 15m€60–86Drive 373.5 km
- Drive from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italiacar 373.5 km
3h 43m€61–87Fly, bus
- Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BLQ - FCO
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Colledarabus
6h 17m€94–235
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Colledara via Porto d'Ascoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Teramo via Giulianova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Bologna and Gran Sasso d'Italia is 373 km. The road distance is 373.5 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €85 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia, including transfers.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Gran Sasso d'Italia, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova hourly. Tickets cost €30–65 and the journey takes 3h 35m. Trenitalia Frecce also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Gran Sasso d'Italia via Porto d'Ascoli and Colledara in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–140
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Giulianova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Porto d'Ascoli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Porto d'Ascoli to Colledara
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Colledara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
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Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Porto d'Ascoli station.
Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Giulianova station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia is 373 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Bologna to Gran Sasso d'Italia.
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