- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.










Cheapest price
$137
Average price
$170
Fastest journey
20h 45m
Average duration
24h 3m
Buses per day
15
Distance
166 km
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $85. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, and a flight costs an average of $168.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$126 Average price Cheapest | $297 Average price | $269 Average price | $369 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 54m Average total duration 21h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 4m Average total duration 14h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Bologna:
A bus is $143 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $269 (€221).
A bus is $171 (€140) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Bologna costing on average $297 (€244).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 34m.
Bus takes on average 21h 24m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 28h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $219 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $190 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $139 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $137 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 26h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $243 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 21h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $158 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $193 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 22h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $195 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $189 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 43h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $231 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $159 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $133 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 29h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $202 |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 24h50 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
1696 · 94763 | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h20 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h10 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h45 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h25 | 10:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 25h35 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
1658 · 4787 | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h25 | 2:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h45 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h35 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:15 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 23h15 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 22h45 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 26h00 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 23h30 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h40 | 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 29h45 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h45 | 9:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 28h45 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 24h25 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Amsterdam to Bologna run on average 14 times per day, taking around 21h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $85 (€70) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 618 miles (996 km) distance in 20h 25m.
Distance 618 miles (996 km) |
Average bus duration 21h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $85 (€70) |
Buses per day 14 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Amsterdam to Bologna buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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