- Must visit
Musei di Palazzo Buonaccorsi
Macerata’s leading museum complex in an elegant palace, with art collections, period rooms, and the notable carriage museum. Essential for first-time visitors.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Macerata is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Macerata will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $31.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Macerata without transferring at least once.
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Buses from Bologna to Macerata run on average 2 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:27, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 5h 9m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 9m |
First bus 12:27 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Macerata.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 07:19AM | Duration 6h19 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 6h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 04:44PM | Duration 6h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 06:19AM | Duration 11h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:19AM | Duration 11h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Macerata buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. 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 | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h00 | 8:30 PM Macerata, Via Gino Valentini (Piazza Pizzarello) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h55 | 11:20 PM Macerata, Via Gino Valentini (Piazza Pizzarello) | 1 transfer | |
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Macerata’s leading museum complex in an elegant palace, with art collections, period rooms, and the notable carriage museum. Essential for first-time visitors.
Specialized museum of historic coaches and ceremonial vehicles inside Palazzo Buonaccorsi. Distinctive and memorable, especially for families and design lovers.
Collection of modern and contemporary Italian art within the civic museums. Worth visiting for a compact survey in a refined historic setting.
Macerata’s main square, framed by major civic buildings and a theater. The best place to feel the city’s rhythm and start exploring the historic center.
Historic center district of lanes, brick buildings, and viewpoints. The area itself is worth exploring slowly for architecture, churches, and everyday scenes.
Panoramic gardens beside the Sferisterio with sweeping views over the countryside. A favorite local pause for sunsets, photos, and a relaxed walk.
Rustic hand-cut egg pasta traditionally served with duck ragù. It is a beloved Marche Sunday dish tied to farm cooking and family gatherings.
Thin flatbread from the Marche, cooked on a griddle and often filled with wild herbs, greens, or cured meats. A classic local street and home food.
Whole rabbit roasted with fennel, garlic, and herbs. It is traditional inland Marche fare, valued for simple seasoning and rural cooking roots.
Refined dining in the Macerata countryside with creative Marche cuisine, polished service, and an elegant villa setting.
Traditional Marche restaurant known for hearty local dishes, seasonal ingredients, and a warm, classic atmosphere near the historic center.
Casual and popular spot for regional specialties, grilled meats, and local wines in a relaxed, dependable setting.
Moderate for Italy: lodging and dining are usually cheaper than Rome or Florence, while local buses and coffee remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Official public transport app
Via Gino Valentini (Piazza Pizzarello) -> Piazza della Libertà, Macerata
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Most Bologna to Macerata buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Macerata, Via Gino Valentini (Piazza Pizzarello) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Macerata 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.
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