Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$160
Fastest journey
12 h 40 m
Average duration
13 h 42 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
656 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna will cost around $160 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.
Of the 21 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Bologna on Fri, Jul 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 11 the direct buses cover the 656 km distance in an average of 13 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 40 m .
On Fri, Jul 11 the slowest buses will take 14 h 25 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.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, and a flight costs an average of €132.
Distance: 407 miles (656 km)
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €181 Average price | €235 Average price |
18h 12m Average total duration 17h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 3.9kg 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.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h50 | 9:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h55 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h30 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 13h00 | 1:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:25 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h00 | 7:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 15h40 | 7:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 4:18 PM Frankfurt South station | 15h07 | 7:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h40 | 9:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:35 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h25 | 12:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 12h40 | 9:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 14h45 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:05 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h25 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
Friday, July 11 | |||||
![]() | 12:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 16h55 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 16h15 | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h55 | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:15 AM Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse | 14h15 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Distance 407 miles (656 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Travel from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna from $40 (€32) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus, Infobus and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.
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Bus information from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre.
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