- Must visit
Museo Arcivescovile di Ravenna
Museum of the Archdiocese featuring liturgical treasures and the UNESCO-listed Archbishop's Chapel, a highlight of early Christian art.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
69 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Ravenna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Ravenna will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bologna for Ravenna on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 69 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 1 h 5 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.
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Ravenna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $10.
Distance: 42 miles (69 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Ravenna:
A train is $0.37 (€0.30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Ravenna costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Ravenna take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 23m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $24 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€10). The journey takes 1h 19m versus 1h 10m 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, Air Italy Shuttle, FlixBus.
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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:34AM | Arrival Time 11:06AM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:34AM | Arrival Time 01:06PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 01:34PM | Arrival Time 03:06PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Ravenna buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1h05 | 8:00 AM Ravenna, Pala De Andre' | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2067 · Autobus TTPER B0310 | 9:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 11:06 AM Ravenna station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3915 · Autobus TTPER B0312 | 11:34 AM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 1:06 PM Ravenna station | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 3921 · Autobus TTPER B0314 | 1:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 1h32 | 3:06 PM Ravenna station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Bologna to Ravenna run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by train.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:44, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (69 km) distance in 1h 32m.
Distance 42 miles (69 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 32m |
First bus 12:44 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Ravenna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Ravenna trip today.
Museum of the Archdiocese featuring liturgical treasures and the UNESCO-listed Archbishop's Chapel, a highlight of early Christian art.
The city art museum in Loggetta Lombardesca, known for contemporary exhibitions and collections spanning mosaics to modern art.
National museum housed in a former Benedictine monastery, with archaeology, ivory carvings, icons, and early Christian artifacts.
Ravenna's main square, framed by historic civic buildings and arcades, ideal for orienting yourself in the old town.
Quiet pedestrian area around Dante's Tomb and related sites, valued for its reflective atmosphere and historic character.
Revitalized canal district with modern urban spaces and waterside walks, increasingly popular with locals and younger visitors.
Small stuffed pasta typical of Romagna, often filled with cheese and served with rich meat ragù. It is a classic festive dish in Ravenna and nearby towns.
Traditional Romagna pasta made from breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, eggs, and nutmeg, pressed into broth. It is one of the region’s most iconic comfort dishes.
The famous flatbread of Romagna, usually filled with soft cheese, cured meats, or greens. In Ravenna it is an everyday staple and a must-try street food.
Established restaurant in the historic center serving refined Romagna cuisine, handmade pasta, and seasonal local specialties in an elegant atmosphere.
Historic and well-known Ravenna venue in a vaulted former wine cellar, famous for piadina, Romagna dishes, and local wines in a lively traditional setting.
Popular and long-standing osteria known for traditional regional dishes, warm service, and a cozy rustic interior near Ravenna’s main monuments.
Generally moderate by Italian standards. Cafes and casual meals are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Ravenna Stazione FS, Ravenna -> Piazza del Popolo, Ravenna
The buses from Bologna to Ravenna run four to five times a day and last about 2 hours and 15 minutes. The trips are all direct, one in the afternoon and three in the evening with the first scheduled departure at 14:00. The last bus leaves the bus station at 23:00.
The buses from Bologna to Ravenna are guaranteed by the GoOpti company which operates on various routes both on weekdays and holidays and is cheap, punctual in service, convenient and easy to book online. On all vehicles there are comfortable and spacious rear compartments for luggage.
The journey by bus from Bologna to Ravenna takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes and includes all direct transfers, without changes. The vehicles are equipped with all the comforts to make even long journeys as pleasant as possible. On the Bologna-Ravenna route there are only day buses.
The buses leave every day, both weekdays and holidays. On weekdays there are four routes, departing in the afternoon and in the evening. Instead, on public holidays there are five trips, the first departing from the bus station at 12:45 and the last around 20:00. The journey times do not vary.
Departure station: The departure station is located at the Guglielmo Marconi airport. Many passenger services are available here, including free Wi-Fi, catering areas, and a relaxation area. The bus station is about 6 km from the city center and can be reached by a free Aerobus shuttle service departing every 11 minutes from the center and the suburban line S3.
Arrival station:Arrival station is located at Ravenna railway station. Here you can find a bar, a waiting room, several shops and ticket offices. The bus station is only a 12-minute walk from the city centre and can be reached by the city buses of lines 1, 4, 8 and 80.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Ravenna 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 Ravenna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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