- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$59
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
12 h 35 m
Average duration
13 h 36 m
Buses per day
16
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 $101 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $59.
Of the 16 buses that leave Budapest for Bologna on Mon, Jun 15, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 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 Mon, Jun 15 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 $55. 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 $55, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 423 miles (682 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price Cheapest | $219 Average price | $235 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 $140 (€113) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Bologna costing on average $219 (€178).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Bus takes on average 15h 4m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€65) compared to roughly $235 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156 (€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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 20h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 22h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 13h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 36h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $185 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. 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 | 12:55 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 18h35 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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 | 10:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h25 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 10:50 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h25 | 9:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Rome) | 11:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h00 | 9:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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 | 7:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h15 | 8:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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 $55 (€44) but you can travel from only $24 (€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 $55 (€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.
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Bologna's leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic palazzo near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna's main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic buildings and a natural starting point for exploring the historic center.
Historic central district of narrow lanes behind Piazza Maggiore, popular for its atmosphere, old shops, and lively street scenes.
Famous porticoed route climbing from the city to San Luca, ideal for a memorable walk and one of Bologna's defining urban experiences.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and a benchmark of traditional home cooking.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat, traditionally served in rich capon or beef broth. It is a festive Bolognese specialty closely tied to local culinary identity.
Layered pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Respected modern trattoria focused on high-quality regional ingredients, excellent pasta, and carefully prepared traditional Emilian dishes.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh handmade stuffed pasta and traditional sauces, ideal for an informal authentic meal.
Historic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and other classic local dishes in a warm, traditional setting.
Moderate for Italy: budget eats are reasonable, while central hotels and fine dining cost more.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis can be rounded up.
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