- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s premier fine art gallery, especially strong in Emilian painting from the Middle Ages to the Baroque. A must for visitors interested in Italian religious and Renaissance art.
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
206 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ancona to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ancona to Bologna Airport will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 5 buses that leave Ancona for Bologna Airport on Mon, Jun 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 206 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 3 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ancona to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 128 miles (206 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Ancona to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $24 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ancona to Bologna Airport costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 2h 55m versus 2h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Ancona to Bologna Airport buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:30 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 3h25 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 3h10 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 2h35 | 5:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 3h25 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Ancona, Via Guglielmo Marconi / SS681 | 3h15 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Ancona to Bologna Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 22:40. The fastest bus covers the 128 miles (206 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 128 miles (206 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 10:40 PM |
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