- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
National art gallery showcasing Italian Renaissance art, including works by Raphael and Titian.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
6 h 24 m
Average duration
6 h 24 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
449 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Apricena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Apricena to Bologna will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 1 buses that leave Apricena for Bologna on Fri, May 15, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 15 the direct buses cover the 449 km distance in an average of 6 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 24 m .
On Fri, May 15 the slowest buses will take 6 h 24 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Apricena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a train costs an average of $64.
Distance: 278 miles (449 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$56 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $105 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Apricena to Bologna:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Apricena to Bologna costing on average $82 (€66).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 39m.
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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.
The table below shows live departures for Apricena to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:25 PM Apricena | 6h24 | 2:49 AM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Apricena to Bologna run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (449 km) distance in 6h 24m.
Distance 278 miles (449 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 24m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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National art gallery showcasing Italian Renaissance art, including works by Raphael and Titian.
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While accommodation can be affordable, dining and tourist activities are moderately priced compared to other Italian cities.
Typically, a service charge is included. Extra tipping is optional but appreciated; round up the bill or leave small change in cafes.
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