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South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
South Tyrol’s flagship archaeology museum, home to Ötzi the Iceman and essential exhibits on Alpine prehistory and conservation science.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€20
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 19
8
Distance
222 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Bolzano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Bolzano will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 8 buses from Bologna to Bolzano, including 8 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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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072Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price | €67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Bolzano:
A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Bolzano costing on average €34.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 9m.
Tickets start at around €20 compared to roughly €67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €47. The journey takes 4h 9m versus 3h 13m 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, Marino Autolinee, 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 Itabus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Bolzano buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h05 | 5:45 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h45 | 10:30 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h05 | 11:55 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, September 19 | |||||
3596 | 3:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h20 | 7:55 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
072 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h15 | 8:25 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h55 | 9:10 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h20 | 3:40 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Bolzano run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 137 miles (222 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 137 miles (222 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Bolzano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bolzano trip today.
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Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up for taxis and leave small change at cafés.
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Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) -> Bolzano Bozen Station
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Bolzano 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 Bolzano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Bolzano buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) station pair, with some services arriving at Klausen, Griesbruck (Stazione di Chiusa). Use this guide to compare Bologna and Bolzano 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.
Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) is 2 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd). ATMs are available at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
Available at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd): Wheelchair accessible platforms.
Bolzano, Via Alto Adige is 1 km from Bolzano city centre. Public transport options include:
Bolzano, Via Alto Adige has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolzano, Via Alto Adige. ATMs are available at Bolzano, Via Alto Adige.
Ticket office support is available at Bolzano, Via Alto Adige.
Available at Bolzano, Via Alto Adige: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolzano, Via Alto Adige: Wheelchair accessible paths available.
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