- Must visit
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Diocesan museum best known for the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, a rare 6th-century illuminated Gospel manuscript and the city’s signature cultural treasure.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
9 h 33 m
Average duration
11 h 16 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
700 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Rossano is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Rossano will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 13 buses that leave Bologna for Rossano on Tue, Jun 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct buses cover the 700 km distance in an average of 11 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 33 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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
2401 · 1403
053
110
FlixBus · FlixBus
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
Busitalia B021
FlixBus
053
110
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Rossano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $77.
Distance: 434 miles (700 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $106 Average price |
11h 31m Average total duration 11h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Rossano:
A bus is $55 (€45) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Rossano costing on average $101 (€82).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Rossano costing on average $106 (€86).
Other travel options to Rossano take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Bus takes on average 11h 1m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 14h47 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 14h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 14h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 13h47 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 9h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rossano buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h50 | 6:25 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h40 | 10:15 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h35 | 12:05 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
2401 · 1403 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h47 | 6:17 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 597+ Busitalia B021 | 4:21 PM Bologna Centrale | 14h14 | 6:35 AM Rossano station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h15 | 5:55 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
110 | 6:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h15 | 6:35 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h25 | 7:55 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h15 | 12:00 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 9437+ Busitalia B021 | 9:02 PM Bologna Centrale | 9h33 | 6:35 AM Rossano station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h00 | 8:15 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h20 | 12:00 PM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
053 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h10 | 10:50 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bologna to Rossano run on average 12 times per day, taking around 11h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:27, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 434 miles (700 km) distance in 10h 40m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 40m |
First bus 12:27 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Discover the best of Rossano — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rossano trip today.
Diocesan museum best known for the Codex Purpureus Rossanensis, a rare 6th-century illuminated Gospel manuscript and the city’s signature cultural treasure.
Museum inside the historic Amarelli estate explaining the family’s centuries-old licorice production through machinery, documents, and packaging displays.
Small civic-style museum space focused on local maritime life, farming traditions, and migration history tied to the Ionian Calabrian coast.
The atmospheric old town of narrow lanes, stairways, churches, and viewpoints, essential for understanding Rossano’s medieval and Byzantine identity.
One of the main squares in the historic center, a practical starting point for walking tours and a lively place to absorb the town’s character.
Viewpoint area overlooking the surrounding hills and coast, popular for photos and for appreciating the town’s elevated position.
Traditional hand-rolled Calabrian pasta, often served with rich tomato sauce and local pecorino. A classic Sunday dish in the Rossano area.
Rustic pasta with chickpeas, widely eaten in Calabria. It reflects the region’s simple peasant cooking and strong legume tradition.
A spicy spread made with baby fish, chili pepper, and salt, famous on the Ionian coast of Calabria and especially associated with this area.
Established seafood restaurant in Rossano known for Calabrian fish dishes, generous portions, and a relaxed, traditional atmosphere.
Well-known casual venue for pizza and southern Italian staples, appreciated for its family-friendly setting and dependable local dining experience.
Popular seafront dining option in the Rossano area, offering seafood, Calabrian classics, and a lively atmosphere near the beach.
Generally cheaper than major Italian tourist cities. Meals and coffee are reasonable, while hotels vary by season and beach demand.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up the bill or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes; 5-10% is appreciated for very good restaurant service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
Official public transport app
Rossano, Stazione FS -> Rossano Centro Storico
You can make this 433 miles (700 km) journey from Bologna to Rossano via bus. There are multiple bus providers for this route. At least three buses are available daily. Most buses operating from Bologna to Rossano are direct buses, but some connecting buses are also available. Visit Omio and book the most fitting journey based on your schedule and preference.
All Bologna to Rossano buses depart the station at night. There are about three to four daily buses. The departure times vary each day. However, the earliest bus departs the station at around 9:14 p.m. and the last one at around 11:50 p.m. The exact departure time is also determined by your provider.
The journey from Bologna to Rossano is 11h long on average. The exact duration of the journey will depend on your operator and whether your journey is a direct or connecting one. The quickest journey to Rossano takes about 10h 30min, which is a connecting journey. However, most providers have direct journeys that take about 11h.

Church of St Petronio in Bologna. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station:The primary departure station of most providers is Bologna, Autostazione. Public transport like the bus connects the station to the city center, located not more than two miles (2 km) away. Amenities at the station include clean restrooms, including wheelchair_accessible restrooms, a secure parking space, nursing rooms, and baby rooms.
Arrival bus station:Rossano Stazione, FS receives most of the buses from Bologna. It is approximately 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from the city center, with the bus as the recommended public transport. However, taxis are faster and available from the station. At the station, you will access free Wi_Fi and waiting benches.
Two main bus companies travel from Bologna to Rossano. These include Marino Bus and Simet. Both companies provide direct journeys, with Simet having quicker direct journeys of about 11h. Journeys by Marino Bus will have you on the road for around 11h 30min. If you book your journey with Marino Bus, you will board the bus at Bologna, Autostazione. On the other hand, you will board your Simet bus at Bologna, Stazione Autolinee, if you choose the company as your provider. Marino Bus offers cheaper journeys to Rossano from Bologna than Simet. alternatively, you can also book cheaper journeys with Intersaj, which provides both connecting and direct buses. Intersaj provides quick connecting journeys of around 10h 30min. The journey will have a brief transfer at Pecorone, Lauria Stazione. Interbus provides about six buses every week for this route.
Marino Bus is the main bus company providing buses from Bologna to Rossano. The company operates at least two daily buses from the station at Bologna. These are only direct night journeys. The earliest Marino Bus bus you can catch is one that departs at around 10:20 p.m., with the last one departing at around 11:50 p.m. A direct Marino Bus journey from Bologna to Rossano is a long_distance one of about 11h 30min.
Simet bus company provides at least one bus from Bologna to Rossano daily. However, you may fail to get a Simet bus on certain days like Tuesdays and Thursdays. Simet buses also operate at night, leaving the station at approximately10:30 p.m. These are direct buses which spend about 11h on the road. The company provides quicker journeys for this route.
Intersaj provides connecting and direct buses to Rossano from Bologna. It operates one daily bus from Bologna, except on Wednesdays. On Sunday, Monday, and Friday, the company provides connecting journeys with direct journeys available on the rest of the days. It also operates night buses with the earliest departure at around 9:14 p.m. Journeys with Intersaj are as short as 10h 30min.
Traveling by bus to Rossano from Bologna ensures environmental sustainability, unlike traveling by car. Buses consume less fuel and also transport many passengers compared to cars. Cars transport up to 2 passengers on each trip because they are less likely to get full, while buses can transport up to 40 times this number.
Marino Bus buses have spacious reclining seats with power outlets and air conditioning for a relaxing and entertaining journey. There is also free Wi_Fi, a TV, USB outlets, stereo hi_fi, and a minibar onboard. Restrooms are available, which are also wheelchair_accessible. Small pets with a maximum weight of 22 pounds and a disassembled bike are allowed onboard. You can also get free special assistance services during the journey when you book in advance.
Simet buses have wide seats with air conditioning, Wi_Fi, and power outlets on board. Restrooms are also available on long_journey buses. Unfortunately, you cannot travel with your furry friend on Simet buses, but service animals are welcome on board. Simet provides free onboard special services to passengers with a disability, such as helping them to their seats.
Intersaj buses provide you with comfort in this long_haul journey. The seats are high, wide, and reclining for a relaxing journey. The buses also have air conditioning, power outlets, free high_speed Wi_Fi, an onboard TV, a clean restroom, and a fridge bar. The company provides onboard mobiles phones for use by passengers who don’t have one. Pets are not welcome onboard Intersaj buses, but service animals accompanying their disabled owner are allowed. Disabled passengers will get assistance from Intersaj trained staff with their luggage and getting on and off the bus.
Travelers taking the Bologna to Rossano trip can find cheap bus tickets using the Omio app or website. Here, you can view the different providers for this route and their disparities in bus ticket prices, onboard services, and departure times. You can then compare your options and select a suitable journey. On the Omio app, you’ll also access our magazine, Window Seat, which gives you useful details about your trip. There are several ways in which you can avoid emptying your pockets when booking a trip. First, book ahead. You will spend more when you wait till the departure date to book your ticket. Second, book journeys with a transfer if your route has the option. If not, book slower journeys rather than faster ones as these are cheaper. Lastly, have flexible travel dates and book your ticket on days when prices are cheaper.

View of the hill in Rossano. Source: Shutterstock
Tourists have started to recognize the hidden beauty of Rossano and the attractions it boasts. You are sure to find something to excite you in this city, from the many water parks, museums, beaches, historic areas, monuments, and churches. Learn about the history of the city and Italy at large by touring historic sites like Porta Rupa, Porta dell’Acqua, and Palazzo San Bernardino. You can also learn about the city's history at certain landmarks and points of interest like Monastero Santa Maria del Patire and I Giganti Di Cozzo. Party lovers will not miss out on the adventure thanks to the many bars and nightclubs in the city, such as Aqua Liquid Music. Learn about the processes involved in extracting black gold at Museo della Liquirizia. Explore historical art at Museo Diocesano e del Codex or take a memorable water slide at the AcquaPark Odissea 2000 water park. Beach lovers will enjoy their time at Faro Capo Trionto.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Rossano 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 Rossano, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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