Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
5 h 50 m
Average duration
6 h 22 m
Buses per day
36
Distance
471 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Naples will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 36 buses that leave Bologna for Naples on Mon, Jul 14, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 471 km distance in an average of 6 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 50 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a flight costs an average of €103.
Distance: 292 miles (471 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price | €247 Average price |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h25 | 7:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
Monday, July 14 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h20 | 9:35 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h00 | 8:15 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 19h05 | 9:05 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h00 | 11:25 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h45 | 1:45 PM Napoli, Viale F. Ruffo di Calabria (Aeroporto Internazionale) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 10h50 | 3:50 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h20 | 1:35 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h25 | 3:20 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h15 | 4:15 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h25 | 3:55 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h55 | 5:15 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h35 | 6:45 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h50 | 6:45 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h15 | 8:50 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h25 | 8:25 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h10 | 9:10 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h50 | 8:55 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h25 | 11:05 PM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 8h05 | 10:20 PM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h25 | 12:05 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 9h15 | 12:35 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h10 | 6:00 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h40 | 5:00 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 6h40 | 4:20 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h40 | 5:20 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h50 | 5:35 AM Napoli, Autostazione Metropark | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 7h21 | 5:15 AM Napoli, Napoli Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 292 miles (471 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 30 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:54 |
For as little as $6 (€5) you can travel by bus between Bologna and Naples with Itabus, Marino Autolinee and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
FlixBus from Bologna to Naples bus information:
If you are looking for buses from Bologna to Naples, there is on average one bus scheduled every day of the week, including the weekends. It is typically a direct route, so that you should not have to worry about transferring to another bus to complete you trip. As this is usually an overnight bus that takes around 8h, you should not have to wake up in the middle of the night to transfer. You can then arrive refreshed in the morning to the sight of Mount Vesuvius and head out to explore Naples, from grand historic castles to the famous nativity figurines on sale on Via dei Presepi.
The buses from Bologna to Naples normally take about 7h 50min travel time. There are usually no transfers necessary, and this is generally a direct journey. Since the departure time is often late at night, you can travel overnight and wake up in Naples, ready to carry on with your trip.
While there are not generally that many trips to Naples originating in Bologna – often just the one departure – they do depart every day of the week. This is for a total of seven a week. And usually, the departure times are around the same time every day, so you can rely on a consistent timetable. This is generally late at night, around 11:50 p.m. Since there is probably only one bus a day, you should book as far in advance as possible to ensure you get a seat on the day you want to travel.
Departure bus station: Journeys to Naples will depart from Bologna Autostazione, located in Piazza XX Settembre 6, which is about 1 mile (1.6 km) from the historic city center, Piazza Maggiore. Walking should take you about 20min, and there are a few public buses you can take if you cut the time down to about 12min. You should get to the station about 20min before your departure time. The station has toilet facilities and some food service concessions, as well as a passenger waiting area.
Arrival bus station: You will arrive in Naples at Napoli-Metropark Staz.FS Terminalbus, which is about three miles from the historic city center, Piazza del Plebiscito. That is about a 40min walk, so you will probably want to take either the subway or a public bus to the city center, which should be a much shorter 20min or so. There are public restrooms as well as shops, restaurants, and cafés nearby if you need a break before continuing on your travels.
The main bus company that provides service to Naples beginning in the city of Bologna is MarinoBus, predominantly offering routes in Basilicata and Puglia in southern Italy. MarinoBus has a fleet of around 170 vehicles, including single- and double-decker coaches, that also covers major areas of central and northern Italy, as well as other European cities in nearby countries. Regarding their journeys to Naples, the service takes a direct route, so that no transfers are necessary.
MarinoBus usually offers one departure from Bologna to Naples every day of the week, including weekends. However, it is best to check their schedule, especially over holidays, in case of any changes. This route is generally a direct journey, with no changes or transfers needed. It will take around 7h 50min to get to Naples as long as there is not much traffic, but this bus typically leaves late at night, so you can sleep the journey away and wake up at your destination. The MarinoBus fleet of 170 vehicles consists of single- and double-decker coaches with reclining seats, so that you can ride comfortable. With MarinoBus, you can usually change your travel date for the same route for free, as long as you do so at least 18h before departure. If you find you need to cancel, 70% refunds are available if you cancel your ticket 48h before your booked departure. Alternatively, if you do plan on using the ticket within the next 12 months, you can request to suspend the ticket so that you do not have to keep rescheduling.
MarinoBus offers a fleet that has reclining seats that also has footrests and tray tables for your comfort. Although this is usually an overnight trip to Naples, there is free WiFi available, as well as 220V electrical outlets and USB ports. So, you can enjoy your laptop and other mobile devices without worrying about running out of charge. There are toilet facilities aboard. But there are no food or beverage services, so you should pack provisions for this long trip in case you get hungry or thirsty. Nevertheless, this journey is long enough that there may be one or more 15min rest stops. Passengers are allowed a carry-on (16x12x6 inches), weighing no more than 11 pounds (4.98kg), as well as storage for two pieces of luggage (55 linear inches, 139.7 cm), weighing 26 pounds (11.8kg). If you want to bring more luggage than this, you will need to pay an additional fee. You can bring a bicycle, but it would take the place of one of the two allowable pieces of stowed luggage. Also, it must be broken down into two pieces and stored in a bag. There is a fee for bringing a bicycle. You can bring a pet, as long as it weighs less than 22 pounds (9.97kg) and fits in a carrier no larger than 11 x 11 x 15 inches (27.94 x 27.94 x 38.1 cm). You must keep this carrier on the floor next to your seat and pay a fee. Service animals for the visually impaired, however, can travel for free. There should be appropriate assistance and accommodations for passengers who are disabled or who have limited mobility available, although it is always best to contact them about your journey to ensure there are no issues when it is time for your journey.
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 Napoli, Autostazione Metropark, located 2.5 miles (4 km) away from the city centre.
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