- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
3 h 48 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Genoa to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Genoa to Bologna will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 8 buses that leave Genoa for Bologna on Sun, May 31, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 191 km distance in an average of 3 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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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061Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Genoa 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 train which can get you there in 3h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Genoa to Bologna:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Genoa to Bologna costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€19) compared to roughly $94 (€76) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€57). The journey takes 3h 40m versus 3h 26m 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 Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Satam.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
The table below shows live departures for Genoa to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:15 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h20 | 2:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:50 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 4h40 | 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:25 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 4h45 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h55 | 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 5h00 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
061 | 7:05 PM Genoa, Piazza della Vittoria | 4h15 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h45 | 3:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:30 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h40 | 4:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Genova, Via Fanti D'Italia | 3h25 | 7:05 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Genoa to Bologna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 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.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
If you plan on traveling from Pisa to Viareggio, the train is arguably your best option. With close to 50 trains serving this route every day, it shouldn’t be that hard to find a train departure time that’s convenient for you. one trip is about 30min on average can even be half that time when you travel on a high_speed train.
With close to 50 trains scheduled on this route every day, traveling from Pisa to Viareggio has never been this easy. The train times are well distributed throughout the day, so you don’t have to shuffle your schedule to accommodate travel time when you can instead choose the travel time that fits into your schedule the best. The first train leaves the station at around 3:33 a.m., while the last one is scheduled for departure at around 10:53 p.m.
The journey from Pisa to Viareggio is about 12 miles (20 km) long, which makes traveling by train an ideal way to move about. Depending on which company you're traveling with, your journey can be about 30min long and potentially even 15min when you use a high_speed train. Connecting trips can extend to over an hour.


Departure train station: Pisa Centrale will be your departure station as it is the main station serving Pisa. It is 2.2 miles (3.5 km) away from the city center, and you can get there by taking the LAM Rossa towards Ospedale Cisanello. Some of the amenities available at this station include ATMs, retail shops, and a couple of restaurants and diners.
Arrival train station: When you get to Viareggio, you’ll drop off at Viareggio Scalo, which is right in the heart of the city center, only a five_minute walk away. The station has a few quality amenities, including a ticket office, help desk, and free Wi_Fi.
Currently, Trenitalia is the only train company serving this route, but there is an expectation other companies might join the fray as soon as the high season commences. Trenitalia is one of the most popular train companies in the region, having been in operation for decades. The company is well known for its reliability and consistency in quality, and it is safe to say that they have maintained the same on this route. Most of the trips are direct, but there are a fair few that have a stopover in Lucca. In addition, they have both standard trains and high_speed trains under the name Frecciabianca serving this route.
If you plan on traveling during night hours, you should know that there are a few trains that operate at night, but most of them are scheduled quite early into the night. The first one leaves the station at around 7:03 p.m., after which there are about four others scheduled to leave within the hour. From then on, there are about 6 trains each within thirty minutes of each other and no longer than an hour in extreme cases. The last one is scheduled for departure at about 10:53 p.m.
Despite being the only train company serving this route, Trenitalia still has close to 50 trains offering transport from Pisa to Viareggio. Onboard these trains, you’ll get a wide range of amenities that include free Wi_Fi, a bistro service, armchair seating, and well_sanitized restrooms. The average duration of Trenitalia’s trips from Pisa to Viareggio is 30min, but when you choose the high_speed option, you’ll be there in less than 15min. The company offers a mix of direct and connecting trains, so it is up to you to choose which one suits you the most.
With forest fires happening every few months and ice caps melting on most mountains, it is clear that climate change is upon us, and if we don’t adjust, we might not have a place to call home in a few decades. This is why it is important that we adopt ways of traveling sustainably, and the train offers one of the most sustainable ways to travel. Despite using non_renewable energy sources, most modern trains are fuel_efficient and therefore don’t burn up a lot of fuel. They also have high capacities and can transport a lot more people in one trip. This means that there are a lot fewer trains and cars on the road, which effectively reduces the carbon emissions into the atmosphere.
When traveling with Trenitalia, you are allowed only one carry_on bag and two extra pieces of luggage. The carry_on bag should be small enough to fit in the overhead compartment, while the other bags should be any heavier than 12 kg each. If you have any additional luggage, including special items like child strollers and bikes, you will have to pay for them with charges varying depending on weight. Passengers with any disabilities or mobility issues can fill out a form that will qualify them for special services, but they have to do so in advance so that the crew can make the necessary arrangements. Furthermore, pets are allowed on board as long as they are small enough to fit in a handheld pet carrier and aren’t a danger to the other passengers. Lastly, it is worth pointing out that all trains have only one class and therefore all onboard services are available to every passenger for free.
To get cheap tickets from Pisa to Viareggio, you should avoid booking direct trans and high_speed trains whenever possible. This is because train companies tend to charge a premium for the added convenience you get with these trains. You should also book your tickets as early as possible to avoid the chaos and malarkey that happens when the date of departure is closing up. One last thing, try and be as flexible as possible with your travel dates. Go for the low_demand days and avoid holidays and sometimes weekends as ticket prices are usually highest on those days.


Viareggio is a popular tourist destination in Europe, especially for holidays, and this is mainly down to the multitude of attractions in the city. From immersive, hands_on activities to cool and relaxed destinations, there is something for everyone. Don’t know where to start? Below are a few ideas to start you off.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Genoa 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.

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