The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€49
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€66
Fastest journey on Sep 19
13 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
14 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 19
19
Distance
651 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport 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 Airport will cost around €66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 19 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 651 km distance in an average of 14 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 14 h 30 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.
FlixBus5:45 PM14h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)8:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€491One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:00 PM16h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)8:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM16h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)6:45 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:45 AM15h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)11:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€551One-way1 transfer
FlixBus3:15 PM13h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:15 PM13h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€571One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus7:15 AM14h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€621One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+
FlixBus2:03 PM14h22Frankfurt South station4:25 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM14h25Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€731One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM14h30Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)11:00 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€581One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €88, while a flight costs an average of €355.
Distance: 404 miles (651 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€88 Average price Cheapest | €355 Average price | €233 Average price | €210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 13m Average total duration 14h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport:
A bus is €145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport costing on average €233.
A bus is €268 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport costing on average €355.
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Bus takes on average 14h 43m.
Tickets start at around €88 compared to roughly €210 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €123. The journey takes 14h 43m versus 9h 33m 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.
Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 15h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 14h22 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 16h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:26AM | Duration 13h41 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 15h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price €47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 01:06AM | Duration 26h36 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 19h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €77 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h45 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 14h25 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h45 | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h15 | 9:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
254 · 055 | 7:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h50 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:45 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 15h15 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 15h35 | 11:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h55 | 11:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 17h30 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 2:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 14h22 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h30 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 13h10 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 16h25 | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:03 PM Frankfurt South station | 15h27 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 14h40 | 8:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport run on average 17 times per day, taking around 14h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €54 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:15, the last at 20:30. The fastest bus covers the 404 miles (651 km) distance in 12h 40m.
Distance 404 miles (651 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €54 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 12h 40m |
First bus 2:15 AM |
Last bus 8:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna AirportYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Marino Autolinee for as low as €54. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport
Most Frankfurt am Main to Bologna Airport buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Bologna Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof bus station facilities and services
Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several fast food outlets and cafes are inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof: The station is fully accessible to wheelchair users.
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