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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 on Sep 17
$12
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$23
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 17
7
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from City of San Marino to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from City of San Marino to Bologna will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 7 buses from City of San Marino to Bologna, including 7 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
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202Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from City of San Marino to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 53m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 67 miles (108 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from City of San Marino to Bologna:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from City of San Marino to Bologna costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 38m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (1h 38m by bus vs 1h 44m by car) and save roughly $15 (€12) compared to fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $37 (€30)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Air Italy Shuttle, Marino Autolinee.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for City of San Marino to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 6:25 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h45 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:45 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
130 | 5:50 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h25 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h30 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
202 | 2:15 PM Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) | 1h35 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from City of San Marino to Bologna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:00 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 City of San Marino 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 City of San Marino to Bologna buses use the Rimini, Centro Studi (Via Fada) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare City of San Marino 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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