The cheapest and fastest buses from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$87
Fastest journey
13 h
Average duration
15 h 14 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
783 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni will cost around $87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bologna for Villa San Giovanni on Mon, Jun 22, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 783 km distance in an average of 15 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 17 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.
FlixBus4:25 PM13h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:25 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:54 PM18h41Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:35 PMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$721One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM15h29Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:09 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$731One-way1 transfer
700 · S2012:30 PM13h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:30 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM17h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:45 PMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:25 PM13h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:25 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$431One-way0 transfers
700 · S2012:30 PM13h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:30 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$951One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM15h29Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:09 AMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM17h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:45 PMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 AM17h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:35 PMVilla San Giovanni, Stazione F.S.$1261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna to Villa San Giovanni
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 486 miles (783 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 19m Average total duration 13h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m Average total duration Fastest 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni costing on average $114 (€93).
Other travel options to Villa San Giovanni take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 36m.
Bus takes on average 13h 49m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€42) compared to roughly $94 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $43 (€35). The journey takes 13h 49m versus 10h 4m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi.
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.
Bologna to Villa San Giovanni Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $126 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 14h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 15h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 14h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $103 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 20h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:54PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 18h41 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 17h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:54PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 18h41 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Live departures
Bologna to Villa San Giovanni bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Villa San Giovanni buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 13h00 | 5:25 AM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h34 | 10:09 AM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h05 | 4:45 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:54 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h41 | 6:35 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 17h35 | 6:35 PM Villa San Giovanni, Stazione F.S. | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni
Buses from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $33 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 486 miles (783 km) distance in 13h 0m.
Distance 486 miles (783 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€27) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 13h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi from Bologna to Villa San GiovanniYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Villa San Giovanni with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi for as low as $33 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni 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 Villa San Giovanni, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Bologna to Villa San Giovanni
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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