Birmingham, United Kingdom to Bologna: Road Trip Guide & Distance

817.5 miles 1315.6 km · straight line
1134.6 miles actual route 1825.9 km · driving distance
24h 27min estimated drive time
£172 - £212 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
127° SE bearing direction

How far is Birmingham, United Kingdom from Bologna?

The distance from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Bologna is 817.5 miles (1315.6 km) as the crow flies. Bologna is located SE of Birmingham, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1134.6 miles, taking about 24h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Birmingham, United Kingdom is in United Kingdom, while Bologna is in Italy.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Birmingham, United Kingdom and Bologna. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Birmingham, United Kingdom to Bologna

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 27min £172 - £212 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 20min $91–$170* Budget
Train ~31h 47min $136–$397* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Birmingham, United Kingdom & Bologna

Quick Facts

Birmingham, United Kingdom
52.49°N, 1.89°W
Europe/London
140m elevation
Bologna
44.49°N, 11.34°E
Europe/Rome
54m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM