- Must visit
Museo Diocesano e del Codex
Rossano’s top museum houses the Codex Purpureus, a UNESCO-listed Byzantine Gospel manuscript and the city’s most celebrated cultural treasure.
Cheapest price on Oct 24
$11
Average ticket price on Oct 24
$44
Fastest journey on Oct 24
10 h 33 m
Average journey duration on Oct 24
11 h 28 m
Buses on Oct 24
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 $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Sat, Oct 24, we found 13 buses from Bologna to Rossano, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 24 the direct buses cover the 700 km distance in an average of 11 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 33 m .
On Sat, Oct 24 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.
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FRECCIAROSSA 9437+
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from Bologna to Rossano run on average 11 times per day, taking around 12h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) 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 30m.
Distance 434 miles (700 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 12:27 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Rossano.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35AM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 14h47 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 02:34PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h01 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:17AM | Duration 13h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 14h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 13h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 04:21PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 13h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 13h04 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 13h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 09:02PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 10h33 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 11h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Rossano buses for today, Friday, October 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 3925 · Regionale Veloce 4157+ Busitalia B021 | 2:34 PM Bologna Centrale | 16h01 | 6:35 AM Rossano station | 2 transfers | |
2401 · 1421 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h34 | 6:04 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 | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 12h55 | 5:55 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
2795 · 1421 | 5:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h04 | 6:04 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 | 6:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h15 | 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 | |
053 | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 11h10 | 10:50 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 | |
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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 | 10:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h20 | 12:05 AM Rossano, Stazione FS | 1 transfer | |
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Rossano’s top museum houses the Codex Purpureus, a UNESCO-listed Byzantine Gospel manuscript and the city’s most celebrated cultural treasure.
Museum dedicated to Rossano’s licorice-making tradition, with exhibits on production, branding, and the Amarelli family’s long industrial history.
City museum introducing Rossano’s history through archaeological finds and local heritage displays, ideal for contextualizing a visit to the old town.
Rossano’s atmospheric hilltop old town charms with medieval lanes, churches, noble buildings, and viewpoints over the Ionian landscape.
Main central square near the cathedral, ideal for orienting yourself and appreciating the civic and religious heart of historic Rossano.
Elegant old-town square lined with historic buildings, a pleasant stop for architecture, local life, and short walking breaks during sightseeing.
Sweet licorice root product from Rossano, sold as sticks, candies, and powder. It is the town’s signature specialty, linked to Calabria’s historic cultivation and processing.
Handmade pasta shaped by rolling dough around a knitting needle, usually served with rich tomato sauce or ragù. A classic Calabrian Sunday dish eaten in Rossano homes.
Fresh chili spread made with Calabrian peppers, often served on bread or with cured meats. It reflects the region’s love of spicy flavors and rustic preservation.
Well-regarded restaurant focused on seafood and regional cuisine, offering a more polished dining experience with attentive service.
Established seafood restaurant known for fresh fish dishes and classic Calabrian cooking in a relaxed, reliable setting near Rossano.
Traditional venue serving Calabrian specialties, pizzas, and local ingredients in a casual atmosphere popular with families and groups.
Rossano is cheaper than major Italian tourist cities. Hotels, meals, and local transit are generally moderate, with especially good value in casual dining and coffee.
Service is often included or modest. Round up at cafes, leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Most Bologna to Rossano buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Rossano, Stazione FS station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Rossano 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.
Rossano, Stazione FS is 3 km from Rossano city centre. Public transport options include:
Rossano, Stazione FS has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Rossano, Stazione FS. ATMs are available at Rossano, Stazione FS.
Ticket office support is available at Rossano, Stazione FS.
Available at Rossano, Stazione FS: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Rossano, Stazione FS: Station is accessible with ramps.
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