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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Bolzano
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 56 m
Buses per day
7
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 $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 7 buses that leave Bologna for Bolzano on Thu, Nov 06, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 222 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 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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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Bolzano
Omio 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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 137 miles (222 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€17 Average price Cheapest | €29 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Bologna to Bolzano Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Live departures
Bologna to Bolzano bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Bolzano buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h50 | 4:15 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h20 | 8:20 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| 072 | 3:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h15 | 7:25 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h55 | 8:10 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h20 | 2:40 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Bolzano
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Distance 137 miles (222 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 45m |
First bus 00:52 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar from Bologna to BolzanoYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Bolzano with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bologna to Bolzano
Bologna-Bolzano buses connect the two cities directly in about 4 hours. There are 3 companies operating on the route and every day there are a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 8 routes. The first bus leaves around 04:15, while the last bus leaves the bus station in Bologna around 23:30. Only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the last departure of the day is brought forward to the afternoon.
What bus companies travel from Bologna to Bolzano?
There are three bus companies operating on the route: Bus Center, Flixbus and Marino Autolinee. In particular, the Bologna-Bolzano Bus Center and Marino Autolinee buses leave around 4:00 a.m., while Flixbus guarantees connections after 8:00 p.m.
How long is the bus from Bologna to Bolzano?
Bologna-Bolzano buses run exclusively direct: travel times vary from a minimum of 3 hours and 45 minutes to a maximum of 4 hours and 30 minutes. The quickest way to reach Bolzano is from the Bologna bus station early in the morning, mid afternoon and late in the evening.
How many buses are there from Bologna to Bolzano?
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays on the Bologna-Bolzano route there are 5 daily departures, concentrated in the early hours of the day and in the afternoon. On the remaining days of the week there are 8 departures daily: from Thursday to the following Monday, there is an increase in afternoon departures and the addition of 2 evening runs.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bologna to Bolzano?
Bologna Bus Station: located in the central Piazza XX Settembre near Via Indipendenza, the bus station in Bologna is served by the urban line 28 and provides travelers with bar, self-service and commercial activities. In addition, there is a luggage storage service as well as several benches and waiting rooms in the yard for manoeuvring and handling of buses.
Bozen/Bolzano Bus Station: The bus station in Via Alto Adige 33 is located close to many bars, restaurants and shops and is connected to the main points of interest by bus lines 1 and 9. The bus station in via Nusser is served by the city buses number 10, 110, 111 and 153.
FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Bolzano
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd), located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, home to the famous Ötzi the Iceman and exhibits on Alpine archaeology
- Piazza Walther, the central square of Bolzano surrounded by cafes and historic buildings
- Runkelstein Castle, a medieval castle known for its well-preserved frescoes depicting medieval life
- Bolzano Cathedral, a Gothic-Romanesque cathedral with a stunning bell tower and intricate interior
- Messner Mountain Museum, a museum dedicated to mountain culture and history, founded by renowned climber Reinhold Messner.
- Bolzano's Christmas Market, a festive market offering local crafts and traditional foods during the holiday season
- Take a scenic cable car ride to Renon for breathtaking views of the Dolomites
- Explore the vibrant local food scene with a guided culinary tour
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Talvera River promenade
- Visit the local vineyards for a wine tasting experience.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Bologna to Bolzano, follow these tips:
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Bolzano
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- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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