- Must visit
Musei Civici di Reggio Emilia
The city’s main museum network, spread across the San Francesco complex, with archaeology, natural history, art, and local history collections. A strong first stop for understanding Reggio Emilia.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
57 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
55 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bologna Airport for Reggio Emilia on Sat, Jun 20, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 55 km distance in an average of 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 1 h 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 train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $5.
Distance: 34 miles (55 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 38m Average total duration 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $18 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 8m.
You'll arrive about -1h -15m sooner (1h 8m by bus vs 53m by car) and save roughly $-22.33 (€-18.29) compared to fuel and tolls ($43 (€35) vs $21 (€17)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, GoOpti.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 03:34AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $176 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 10:52AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:27AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:52AM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $205 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $194 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 3906 · Autobus TTPER B0826+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX044 | 9:11 AM Bologna Airport | 1h41 | 10:52 AM Reggio Emilia station | 2 transfers | |
BUS L580A+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX050 | 9:35 AM Bologna Airport | 1h52 | 11:27 AM Reggio Emilia station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Autobus TTPER B0828+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX060 | 10:15 AM Bologna Airport | 1h37 | 11:52 AM Reggio Emilia station | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP604+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX070 | 10:55 AM Bologna Airport | 1h55 | 12:50 PM Reggio Emilia station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 2:10 AM Bologna Airport | 1h30 | 3:40 AM Reggio Emilia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 34 miles (55 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 34 miles (55 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
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Discover the best of Reggio Emilia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Reggio Emilia trip today.
The city’s main museum network, spread across the San Francesco complex, with archaeology, natural history, art, and local history collections. A strong first stop for understanding Reggio Emilia.
Contemporary art museum created from the Maramotti family collection, known internationally for postwar and contemporary works in a former industrial building. Especially popular with design and art-l
Major exhibition venue in a historic palace, hosting temporary art shows and cultural exhibitions. A key destination when a notable exhibition is on.
The main historic square, framed by the cathedral, civic buildings, and everyday city life. It is the natural starting point for exploring central Reggio Emilia.
One of the city’s most atmospheric squares, known for its market life, the basilica, and stone lions. A classic place to feel the local rhythm of the center.
A visually striking cloister complex used for exhibitions and events, appreciated for its elegant architecture and photogenic spaces.
Savory pie from Reggio Emilia filled with Swiss chard or spinach, Parmigiano Reggiano, onion, and often lard or pancetta. It is one of the city’s signature street and home foods.
Fresh pasta stuffed with chard or spinach, ricotta, Parmigiano Reggiano, and herbs, usually served with butter and sage. A classic festive dish in Reggio Emilia.
Small stuffed pasta served in rich meat broth, traditionally eaten on holidays. In the Reggio Emilia area the filling often includes meat and Parmigiano Reggiano.
Well-regarded traditional osteria known for regional specialties, handmade pasta, and a warm rustic setting popular with locals.
Established restaurant in central Reggio Emilia known for refined Emilian cooking, fresh pasta, and a classic elegant atmosphere.
Historic-style trattoria serving classic dishes from Emilia such as tortelli, cappelletti, and salumi in a cozy traditional dining room.
Moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
Official public transport app
Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa -> Reggio Emilia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Airport to Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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