- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$111
Average price
$142
Fastest journey
20 h 5 m
Average duration
21 h 13 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
996 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Amsterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Amsterdam will cost around $142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $111.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Amsterdam without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $78. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $78, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$117 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $329 Average price | $374 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 33m Average total duration 20h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration 14h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions | 3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Bologna to Amsterdam:
A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Amsterdam costing on average $262 (€211).
A bus is $212 (€171) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Amsterdam costing on average $329 (€266).
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 57m.
Bus takes on average 20h 3m.
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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 01:20AM | Arrival Time 01:55AM | Duration 24h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 42h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 21h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 23h19 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $103 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Amsterdam buses for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h30 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 23h40 | 10:20 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h15 | 11:35 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h20 | 12:40 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h00 | 12:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h40 | 3:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h55 | 2:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 27h45 | 6:10 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 26h25 | 4:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h05 | 12:45 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h10 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h50 | 8:10 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h40 | 9:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h00 | 9:30 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h55 | 7:05 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h00 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Bologna to Amsterdam run on average 17 times per day, taking around 20h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 618 miles (996 km) distance in 19h 20m.
Distance 618 miles (996 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Best time to book 91 days |
Discover the best of Amsterdam — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amsterdam trip today.
The Netherlands’ national museum, famous for Dutch Golden Age masterpieces including works by Rembrandt and Vermeer. A top priority for first-time visitors.
The world’s leading Van Gogh collection, with paintings, drawings, and letters that trace the artist’s life and development. One of Amsterdam’s most in-demand museums.
The historic canal house where Anne Frank and her family hid during World War II. Powerful and deeply moving, it is among the city’s most important sites.
A charming canal-side neighborhood known for narrow streets, historic houses, boutiques, and one of the best atmospheres for walking in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major historic buildings and always busy with visitors, street life, and events.
A broad public square framed by Amsterdam’s top museums, often used for events, relaxing, and iconic city photos.
Two thin waffles filled with warm caramel syrup. A classic Dutch sweet snack strongly associated with markets and bakeries in Amsterdam.
Small fluffy buckwheat-and-wheat pancakes served with butter and powdered sugar. A beloved Dutch treat often found at fairs and traditional cafes.
Deep-fried crispy balls with a rich ragout filling, usually beef, served with mustard. A staple Dutch bar snack enjoyed with beer.
Renowned upscale restaurant with produce-driven menus sourced from its own greenhouse. Stylish fine dining in a distinctive setting.
Established Dutch restaurant near the center, known for traditional dishes served in a warm, classic canal-house setting.
Popular traditional Dutch restaurant serving classics such as stamppot and stews in an intimate, old-fashioned atmosphere.
Amsterdam is expensive by Dutch standards, especially for hotels and central dining. Supermarkets and transit help keep daily costs lower.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for good restaurant service. Small tips are optional in cafes. Round up taxi fares.
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Amsterdam Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) -> Amsterdam Centraal
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