- 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
$27
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
6 h 49 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Chieti to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chieti to Bologna will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 4 buses that leave Chieti for Bologna on Sat, Jun 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 06 the direct buses cover the 328 km distance in an average of 6 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Sat, Jun 06 the slowest buses will take 8 h 10 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
009 · 046
009 · 046
FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBus
FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chieti to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $84.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price | $136 Average price |
5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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 Chieti to Bologna:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chieti to Bologna costing on average $38 (€31).
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chieti to Bologna costing on average $136 (€111).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 20m.
Bus takes on average 5h 1m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:51PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:51PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
The table below shows live departures for Chieti to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Chieti, Piazzale Marconi | 8h10 | 5:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 2:10 PM Chieti, Piazzale Marconi | 6h00 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:51 PM Chieti, Piazzale Marconi | 8h09 | 3:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
009 · 046 | 10:55 PM Chieti, Piazzale Marconi | 4h55 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Chieti to Bologna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 5h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
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