- Must visit
Musei Civici del Castello Visconteo
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€20
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
3 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 19
1
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Pavia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Pavia will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 1 buses from Bologna to Pavia, including 1 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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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070Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pavia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. 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 train costs an average of €26, while a flight costs an average of €454.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest | €454 Average price | €49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 30m 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 Pavia:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Pavia costing on average €32.
A train is €428 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Pavia costing on average €454.
Other travel options to Pavia take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Flight takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €49 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 3h 3m versus 2h 30m 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 BlaBlaCar.
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 Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:33PM | Arrival Time 12:03AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pavia buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 8:00 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h15 | 9:10 PM Assago, Viale Milanofiori (Assago M2) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h25 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2414 | 6:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 9:25 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2400 | 8:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h45 | 11:05 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 transfersDirect | |
070 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h30 | 7:40 AM Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Pavia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 3m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €4 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €4 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Pavia — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pavia trip today.
Pavia’s main civic museum in the Visconti Castle, with archaeology, sculpture, painting, and local history collections.
University museum displaying historic scientific instruments that reveal Pavia’s major role in medicine and physics.
Natural history museum famous for Spallanzani collections and one of Italy’s oldest scientific displays.
Scenic riverside promenade along the Ticino, popular for walking, cycling, and postcard views of the bridge.
Central square framed by the cathedral and civic buildings, ideal for orientation, photos, and daily city life.
Large public park around the Visconti Castle, great for walks, shade, and a break between museum visits.
A rich risotto cooked with local pork sausage and red wine from Oltrepò Pavese, reflecting the area’s rice fields and wine culture.
Traditional stuffed fresh pasta from Pavia, filled with braised meat and served in broth or with butter and sage at festive family meals.
Slow-braised beef dish cooked with Bonarda or Barbera wine, a classic of the Pavia area tied to local red wine production.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant known for creative Italian tasting menus in an elegant contemporary setting.
Historic, traditional restaurant serving classic Pavia and Lombard dishes in a warm, old-school atmosphere.
Well-known local trattoria appreciated for seasonal Lombard cooking, rice dishes, and a relaxed traditional dining room.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are usually cheaper than Milan, while trains and local transport remain reasonably priced for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave 5-10% at restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small change is enough at cafes.
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Piazzale della Stazione -> Piazza della Vittoria, Pavia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Pavia 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 Pavia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Pavia buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Pavia 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.
Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli). ATMs are available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli).
Ticket office support is available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli).
Available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli): The bus station is accessible for people with disabilities.
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.
Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) is 1 km from Pavia city centre. Public transport options include:
Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria). ATMs are available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
Ticket office support is available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
Available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria): Accessible paths are available for people with reduced mobility.
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