- Must visit
Rijksmuseum
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Omio 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 $77. 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 $77, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 618 miles (996 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price Cheapest | $257 Average price | $324 Average price | $368 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 $143 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Amsterdam costing on average $257 (€211).
A bus is $209 (€171) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Amsterdam costing on average $324 (€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, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 28h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 27h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 24h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 20h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 23h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 42h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $163 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 23h19 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $134 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $117 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Amsterdam buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 23h20 | 9:00 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) | 25h00 | 12:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 1 transfer | |
94742 · 4739 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h20 | 12:00 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h55 | 2:35 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h05 | 11:45 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h30 | 1:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 21h20 | 1:00 PM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 22h50 | 5:00 PM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 23h00 | 5:10 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 20h05 | 3:55 PM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
4788 · 83134 | 8:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 26h50 | 11:30 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 · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 27h35 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 27h40 | 3:10 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h35 | 1:55 AM Amsterdam Central Bus Station (Bus Stop H) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 23h45 | 1:05 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 27h45 | 8:55 AM Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h00 | 5:10 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 25h55 | 7:05 AM Amsterdam, Station Bijlmer Arena | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 24h30 | 9:00 AM Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 1 transfer | |
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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 $77 (€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 $77 (€63) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 19h 20m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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.
World-famous museum with Dutch masters including Rembrandt and Vermeer, plus decorative arts spanning centuries of national history.
Leading museum dedicated to Vincent van Gogh, with the largest collection of his paintings, drawings, and personal letters.
Poignant museum in the secret annex where Anne Frank hid. Essential for understanding the Holocaust through a personal story.
Amsterdam’s central square, surrounded by major monuments and historic buildings. A natural starting point for first-time visitors.
Elegant canal district lined with 17th-century merchant houses, bridges, and waterside views. Ideal for scenic walks and photos.
Amsterdam’s largest urban park, great for strolling, picnics, and open-air culture. A favorite retreat for locals and visitors.
Deep-fried beef ragout croquettes with a crisp crumb coating. A classic Dutch bar snack and street food often eaten with mustard.
Raw herring, usually served with onions and pickles. A famous Dutch seafood tradition, especially popular from street fish stalls.
Thin Dutch pancakes served sweet or savory. They are a long-standing everyday favorite in Amsterdam and across the Netherlands.
Two-Michelin-star restaurant offering inventive Dutch tasting menus in an intimate fine-dining space.
Historic canal-side cafe known for Dutch classics, beers, and genever in a traditional brown-cafe setting.
Popular pancake house serving classic Dutch pannenkoeken and poffertjes in a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.
Amsterdam is pricier than many European cities, with high hotel rates, mid-range dining, and paid transit, though budget eats and supermarket meals can help control daily costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Taxis are often rounded up. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but not expected.
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Amsterdam Sloterdijk -> Amsterdam Centraal, Amsterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Amsterdam buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) station pair, with some services arriving at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Amsterdam bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
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