- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
Leading Bergamo museum with Botticelli, Bellini, Moroni, and major Italian paintings in a refined art-historic setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$11
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$26
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 42 m
Buses on Sep 20
9
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Orio al Serio is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Orio al Serio will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 9 buses from Bologna to Orio al Serio, including 4 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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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2418
FlixBus
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2422Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Orio al Serio among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 28m. 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 $30, while a flight costs an average of $525.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $525 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - 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 Orio al Serio:
A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Orio al Serio costing on average $42.
A bus is $495 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Orio al Serio costing on average $525.
Other travel options to Orio al Serio take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 38m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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 02:50AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:16PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:16PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Orio al Serio buses for today, Saturday, September 19. 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 | 6:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h35 | 10:20 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
3828 · 3091 | 2:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h30 | 7:20 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1 transfer | |
2422 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h00 | 8:30 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h05 | 9:20 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1 transfer | |
2418 | 5:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h35 | 9:00 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h45 | 12:00 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h35 | 12:35 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h35 | 3:15 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 4h45 | 6:25 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna to Orio al Serio run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Orio al Serio — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Orio al Serio trip today.
Leading Bergamo museum with Botticelli, Bellini, Moroni, and major Italian paintings in a refined art-historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum opposite Accademia Carrara, known for strong exhibitions and architectural design.
Palace museum in Piazza Vecchia displaying Venetian-period interiors, civic art, and decorative collections.
Bergamo’s celebrated medieval square, framed by civic landmarks and perfect for soaking up the historic heart of Città Alta.
Scenic upper-city street with old stone buildings, shops, and a classic route connecting many of Bergamo’s key landmarks.
Historic square near the cathedral complex, quieter than Piazza Vecchia and rich in monumental architecture and atmosphere.
Polenta taragna is Bergamo's signature cornmeal dish enriched with buckwheat flour and local cheese, prized for its rustic Alpine flavor.
Casoncelli alla Bergamasca are stuffed pasta parcels with meat, breadcrumbs and cheese, typically served with butter, sage and pancetta.
Scarpinòcc are traditional stuffed pasta from nearby Val Seriana, usually filled with cheese, breadcrumbs and herbs, showing Bergamo's peasant cuisine.
Well-known fine dining restaurant in nearby Bergamo, celebrated for refined Lombard cuisine, elegant rooms and strong local reputation.
Established steakhouse and grill near the airport, known for quality meat, generous portions and a polished but relaxed setting.
Popular casual venue in Orio Center, convenient for travelers seeking reliable pizza, Italian staples and an easy modern atmosphere.
Moderate for northern Italy. Airport-area stays can cost more, but dining, coffee, and local buses are manageable for most travelers.
Service is often included or modest. Round up in cafes, leave 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Orio al Serio 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 Orio al Serio, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Orio al Serio buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Orio al Serio, Aeroporto di Bergamo-Orio al Serio (Stazione degli autobus) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Orio al Serio 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.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Ramp access available for buses.
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