- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$179
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
39
Distance
241 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Gorizia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gorizia to Bologna will cost around $179 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $101.
Of the 39 buses that leave Gorizia for Bologna on Sat, Jun 20, 39 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 241 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gorizia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 149 miles (241 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $31 Average price | $83 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m 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 Gorizia to Bologna:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gorizia to Bologna costing on average $31 (€26).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $83 (€68) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€54). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 56m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $312 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $267 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $266 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $265 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $118 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $264 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:57PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $305 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $304 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $304 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $304 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $303 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $303 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $301 |
The table below shows live departures for Gorizia to Bologna buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:57 PM Gorizia | 4h48 | 9:45 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:30 PM Gorizia | 3h50 | 10:20 PM Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 12:15 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 3:45 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 5:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 5:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 6:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 6:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 7:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 7:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 6:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 8:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 11:15 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 11:15 AM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 10:45 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Gorizia, Centrale FS | 4h00 | 12:00 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 AM Gorizia, Rožna Dolina Meja | 3h30 | 11:30 AM Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Gorizia to Bologna run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 149 miles (241 km) distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 149 miles (241 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Bologna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bologna trip today.
The city’s main fine arts museum, known for 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, with strong permanent collections and rotating exhibitions in a large converted industrial space.
A major archaeological museum with Etruscan, Egyptian, Greek and Roman collections, housed in a historic palace near Piazza Maggiore.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major civic and religious buildings, ideal for first-time visitors and people-watching.
The world-famous covered walkway leading toward the San Luca sanctuary, popular for scenic walks, photography and local tradition.
One of the city’s most elegant and photogenic squares, fronting the Santo Stefano complex and loved for its atmospheric character.
Fresh egg pasta ribbons served with Bologna’s traditional slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s most iconic dishes and differs from the tomato-heavy versions found abroad.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. This is a classic Bolognese comfort dish, especially tied to festive family meals.
Layered baked pasta with ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano, often made with green spinach pasta sheets. It is a signature Emilia-Romagna Sunday dish.
Highly regarded neighborhood trattoria known for careful ingredient sourcing and excellent handmade pasta, with a cozy and authentic feel.
Well-known romantic restaurant serving refined Emilian and Bolognese cuisine in an intimate former pharmacy space with polished service.
Very popular traditional osteria known for classic Bolognese pasta dishes in a lively, casual setting close to the university area.
Moderate by Italian standards: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required; round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service. Taxis are usually rounded up.
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