- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
10 h 15 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
690 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Brindisi to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brindisi to Bologna will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 18 buses that leave Brindisi for Bologna on Sun, Jun 21, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 690 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 15 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 45 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.
2206
1120
206 · 202
FlixBus
107 · 130
206 · 202
107 · 130
FlixBus
042
2206Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Brindisi to Bologna 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 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $21.
Distance: 428 miles (690 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $74 Average price |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company |
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 Brindisi to Bologna:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brindisi to Bologna costing on average $74 (€61).
A bus is $88 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Brindisi to Bologna costing on average $127 (€104).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 15m.
Bus takes on average 10h 41m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator OneBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $147 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $82 |
The table below shows live departures for Brindisi to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1104 · 3898 | 12:05 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 14h20 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 3826 | 12:05 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 16h25 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 2772 | 12:05 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 14h35 | 2:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1104 · 2494 | 12:05 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 15h20 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2422 | 2:40 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 13h45 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2418 | 2:40 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 14h40 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1110 · 2702 | 2:40 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 13h55 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
042 | 5:45 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 10h05 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:55 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 10h50 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 10h30 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
107 · 130 | 8:50 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 10h25 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 14h35 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1108 · 2126 | 10:50 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 14h25 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1108 · 3802 | 10:50 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 15h15 | 2:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 13h45 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1120 | 5:30 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 13h50 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
206 · 202 | 5:35 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 10h15 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 11h20 | 5:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 AM Brindisi, Via Giuseppe Maria Galanti (Istituto Professionale) | 12h15 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Brindisi to Bologna run on average 19 times per day, taking around 10h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 428 miles (690 km) distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 428 miles (690 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
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.
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