- Must visit
Accademia Carrara
Major fine arts museum in nearby Bergamo with an important collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings. One of the cultural highlights of the area.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Buses per day
5
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 $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Bologna for Orio al Serio on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 4 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 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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m 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 |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Orio al Serio:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Orio al Serio costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Orio al Serio take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 3h 34m 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 03:25AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | 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 Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 11:16AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 12:16PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 08:16PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:16PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Orio al Serio buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:25 AM Bologna | 3h35 | 7:00 AM Orio al Serio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 AM Bologna | 3h35 | 8:00 AM Orio al Serio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM Bologna | 3h35 | 10:35 AM Orio al Serio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Bologna | 4h25 | 4:35 PM Orio al Serio | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:45 PM Bologna | 4h40 | 9:25 PM Orio al Serio | 0 transfersDirect |
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Buses from Bologna to Orio al Serio run on average 18 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 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 30m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
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.
Major fine arts museum in nearby Bergamo with an important collection of Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings. One of the cultural highlights of the area.
Bergamo's leading modern and contemporary art gallery, a short trip from Orio al Serio. Known for rotating exhibitions and a strong reputation among art lovers.
History museum in Bergamo Alta presenting the city's medieval and civic past through immersive displays. A strong choice for understanding the wider area around Orio al Serio.
The historic heart of Bergamo Alta, surrounded by landmark buildings and considered one of the most beautiful squares in Italy. Essential for first-time visitors.
Bergamo's walled upper town, known for medieval streets, viewpoints, and timeless atmosphere. The most famous area to explore near Orio al Serio.
UNESCO-listed Venetian Walls encircling Bergamo Alta, ideal for panoramic walks and sunset views. Extremely popular with photographers and social media visitors.
Stuffed pasta from the Bergamo area, typically filled with meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, and herbs, then dressed with butter, pancetta, and sage. It is one of the signature dishes of local home cooking.
A hearty mountain-style polenta made with cornmeal and buckwheat flour, usually enriched with local cheeses and butter. It is strongly associated with Bergamo and the surrounding valleys.
Traditional stuffed pasta from Val Brembana near Bergamo, usually filled with cheese, breadcrumbs, butter, and seasonings rather than meat. It is a prized specialty of the wider Bergamo area.
Historic Bergamo trattoria serving traditional Bergamasque cuisine such as casoncelli and polenta in a warm, old-style atmosphere. A strong choice for regional food near Orio al Serio.
Well-known Bergamo restaurant and pizzeria with a broad menu, local specialties, and a lively atmosphere. Suitable for a relaxed meal with both traditional dishes and pizza.
Long-running traditional restaurant in Bergamo appreciated for classic local cooking, generous portions, and an authentic trattoria feel. Good for tasting regional staples.
Prices are moderate overall. Airport-area dining costs more, while nearby Bergamo offers better value for meals and coffee.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not mandatory; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up slightly.
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.
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