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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine art gallery, known for major works from the Bolognese school including Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci. A strong choice for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
9 h 18 m
Average duration
11 h 12 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
724 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cariati to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cariati to Bologna will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 13 buses that leave Cariati for Bologna on Thu, Jul 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct buses cover the 724 km distance in an average of 11 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 18 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest buses will take 12 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.
1404 · 2126
1404 · 3802
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FRECCIAROSSA 9642+
Busitalia B022
FRECCIAROSSA 9508+
Busitalia B020
FlixBus
052
109Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cariati to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $24.
Distance: 449 miles (724 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$50 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $149 Average price |
11h 57m Average total duration 11h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cariati to Bologna:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cariati to Bologna costing on average $102 (€84).
A bus is $99 (€82) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cariati to Bologna costing on average $149 (€122).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 22m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 9h18 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 14h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 13h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 10h23 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $88 |
The table below shows live departures for Cariati to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 14h35 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B022+ FRECCIAROSSA 9642 | 7:35 AM Cariati | 9h18 | 4:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 14h50 | 3:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
052 | 3:40 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 12h10 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 16h05 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:50 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 12h55 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:25 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 11h35 | 6:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 13h30 | 9:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
109 | 9:55 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 12h35 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Busitalia B020+ FRECCIAROSSA 9508 | 10:10 PM Cariati | 10h23 | 8:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
1404 · 2126 | 10:30 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 14h45 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
1404 · 3802 | 10:30 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 15h35 | 2:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 PM Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) | 14h20 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Cariati to Bologna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 11h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $24 (€20) by flight.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 449 miles (724 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 449 miles (724 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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The city’s main fine art gallery, known for major works from the Bolognese school including Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci. A strong choice for understanding Bologna’s artistic heritage.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, with rotating exhibitions and a respected permanent collection. Popular with visitors seeking a more current cultural scene.
A well-regarded archaeology museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman collections. It is especially valuable for learning about Bologna’s ancient roots.
Bologna’s main square is the natural starting point for exploring the historic center, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings. It is the city’s social and visual heart.
The long portico route leading to San Luca is one of Bologna’s signature walking experiences. It is highly popular for architecture, exercise, and scenic city views.
A historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, known for its lively atmosphere and traditional urban character. Even with food shops around, it is primarily a classic walking area.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic and traditional dishes.
Small stuffed pasta, usually filled with pork, mortadella, and Parmigiano Reggiano, served in rich capon or beef broth. A hallmark of Bolognese festive cooking.
Layered spinach pasta baked with ragù, béchamel, and cheese. Bologna’s traditional green lasagna is a celebrated local specialty.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant with a refined approach to Emilian classics, quality ingredients, and a cozy neighborhood feel.
Upscale dining venue in a grand historic setting, offering a fine-dining interpretation of regional Italian cuisine.
Classic Bolognese trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini in brodo, and a traditional, welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate by Italian standards: food is fair value, but central hotels and tourist spots cost more.
Service is usually included or modest. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 at cafes is common; 5-10% in restaurants for great service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cariati 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 Cariati to Bologna buses use the Cariati, Via Nazionale (Parcheggio ex MD) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Cariati and Bologna 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.
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