The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam to Bologna
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
20 h 25 m
Average duration
21 h 21 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
996 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Bologna will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Amsterdam to Bologna without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam to Bologna
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 €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 €27, and a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€86 Average price Cheapest | €222 Average price | €234 Average price |
21h 35m Average total duration 21h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 2m Average total duration 14h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Amsterdam to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 29h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 28h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 26h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 26h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 23h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 24h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 22h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Regiojet | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 43h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $169 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 32h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Amsterdam to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Bologna buses for today, Thursday, January 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h55 | 10:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 21h35 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:45 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h45 | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h15 | 2:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h40 | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h45 | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 PM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 23h55 | 8:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 20h45 | 8:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 29h30 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 23h45 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 28h25 | 9:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 27h15 | 10:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
1696 · 94763 | 7:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 25h20 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:40 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 22h50 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 22h30 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Amsterdam, Centraal Station | 25h35 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 24h30 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 24h00 | 11:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam to Bologna
Buses from Amsterdam to Bologna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 21h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) 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 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 11 |
Fastest bus 20h 25m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Amsterdam to Bologna start from as low as $33 (€27) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $107 (€86) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 11 daily trains from Amsterdam to Bologna with 0 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 20h 25m but the average duration is 21h 5m
Train Operators
- Travel from Amsterdam to Bologna with FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is FlixBus.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
- First train typically departs at 12:15 AM and the last at 11:55 PM
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Amsterdam to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam to Bologna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam to 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.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam to Bologna
- 06:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station)
- Burger King (in the station)
- Julia's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 22, 36, 48 Metro: 50 Train: Intercity, Sprinter
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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