- Must visit
Casa Natale di Gabriele d'Annunzio Museo
Birthplace museum of poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, preserving period rooms and memorabilia linked to one of Italy's best-known literary figures.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 26 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Pescara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Pescara will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bologna for Pescara on Sat, Jun 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 324 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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 Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 15m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Pescara:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pescara costing on average $38 (€31).
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $109 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€66). The journey takes 4h 45m versus 4h 9m 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 FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Satam.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:34PM | Arrival Time 12:28AM | Duration 6h54 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 12:28AM | Duration 6h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pescara buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:55 AM Bologna | 5h30 | 8:25 AM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Bologna | 5h20 | 2:10 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Bologna | 5h20 | 3:10 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Bologna | 5h25 | 5:55 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Bologna | 5h35 | 6:40 PM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:45 PM Bologna | 5h50 | 1:35 AM Pescara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Pescara run on average 12 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Birthplace museum of poet Gabriele d'Annunzio, preserving period rooms and memorabilia linked to one of Italy's best-known literary figures.
Ethnographic museum on Abruzzo's traditions, crafts, and daily life. A strong introduction to regional culture in a restored historic complex.
Municipal modern art venue hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural events near the seafront, popular for accessible contemporary programming.
The city's main seafront promenade, ideal for walking, cycling, beach access, and sunset views along the Adriatic coast.
Central square, recently redesigned and often called Piazza Salotto, surrounded by shops and a focal point of daily city life.
Historic quarter with older streets, museums, and local character. Best area for connecting with the city's premodern identity.
Small skewers of grilled sheep meat, a signature specialty of Abruzzo often eaten with bread and wine.
Pescara’s traditional fish stew made with mixed Adriatic seafood and tomato, valued for its strong coastal identity.
Square-cut egg pasta made with a chitarra tool, a hallmark of Abruzzo, often served with meat ragù or tomato sauces.
Well-known traditional restaurant serving Abruzzese cuisine such as arrosticini, handmade pasta, and regional wines in a historic setting.
Established seafood restaurant in Pescara known for classic Adriatic fish dishes and a refined but welcoming atmosphere.
Long-running local favorite for seafood and classic southern Italian dishes, appreciated for generous portions and family-style service.
Generally moderate by Italian standards: cafes and casual meals are affordable, while seafront dining and summer stays cost more.
Service is often included or modest. Not obligatory, but rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes and 5-10% at restaurants for good service is appreciated.
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