- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Cheapest price
$95
Average price
$117
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 36 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
682 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Bologna will cost around $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $95.
Of the 17 buses that leave Budapest for Bologna on Thu, Jul 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct buses cover the 682 km distance in an average of 13 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 35 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the slowest buses will take 14 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 423 miles (682 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $216 Average price | $232 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 34m Average total duration 15h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Budapest to Bologna:
A bus is $138 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bologna costing on average $216 (€178).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€65) compared to roughly $232 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $154 (€127). The journey takes 15h 4m versus 8h 22m 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 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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h35 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h05 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h20 | 9:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 19h10 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 14h20 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 14h00 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h10 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h20 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:30 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 15h45 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 13h50 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 17h00 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h10 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h25 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h40 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h15 | 8:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 15h45 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 12h35 | 11:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budapest to Bologna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 15h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 423 miles (682 km) distance in 12h 35m.
Distance 423 miles (682 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
Leading city museum with major Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to modern times, essential for understanding Bologna's art history.
Archaeological museum with rich Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a central historic palace.
Museum of Bologna's urban history using objects, rooms, and multimedia to trace the city from antiquity to today.
Bologna's main square, surrounded by landmark buildings and always lively, ideal for architecture, people-watching, and orientation.
Historic market quarter with narrow lanes, medieval character, and vibrant street life just behind Piazza Maggiore.
Long portico route climbing toward San Luca, UNESCO-listed and perfect for a memorable urban walk with changing views.
Handmade egg pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked ragù. A defining Bolognese dish protected by local culinary tradition.
Small ring-shaped stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A classic festive dish.
Green spinach pasta layered with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano. Bologna's traditional baked lasagna is richer and more refined than many versions abroad.
Elegant Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Emilian cuisine in a polished, intimate space within central Bologna.
Traditional deli and wine bar famed for mortadella, cheeses, fresh pasta, and informal counter dining in the Quadrilatero market area.
Historic trattoria known for classic Bolognese pasta, cured meats, and traditional dining rooms with a warm, old-city atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Bologna 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 Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Bologna buses use the Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar is 5 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Népliget (in the station), Gulyás Tér (0.5 km), Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar: Elevators, ramps.
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás is 4 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station), Bistro Budapest (0.5 km), Café Central (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
Available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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