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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
$23
Average price
$49
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h
Buses per day
17
Distance
183 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna will cost around $49 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 17 buses that leave Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport for Bologna on Sat, Jul 18, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jul 18 the direct buses cover the 183 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
On Sat, Jul 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 9 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.
2413
2421
ORIO AIRLINK BG011+
Regionale 3467
ORIO AIRLINK BG009+
Regionale Veloce 3465
FlixBus · FlixBus
FRECCIAROSSA 8519+
ORIO AIRLINK BG013
FRECCIAROSSA 8525+
ORIO AIRLINK BG015
FRECCIAROSSA 8527+
ORIO AIRLINK BG017
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+
ORIO AIRLINK BG001
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+
ORIO AIRLINK BG003Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 113 miles (183 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m 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 Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $66 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48 (€39). The journey takes 3h 39m versus 2h 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 Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Marino Autolinee.
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 Busitalia | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna buses for today, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ORIO AIRLINK BG009+ Regionale Veloce 3465 | 10:15 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 3h43 | 1:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h50 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
ORIO AIRLINK BG011+ Regionale 3467 | 11:30 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 3h28 | 2:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
ORIO AIRLINK BG013+ FRECCIAROSSA 8519 | 1:00 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 2h44 | 3:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 3h35 | 5:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
ORIO AIRLINK BG017+ FRECCIAROSSA 8527 | 3:45 PM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 2h59 | 6:44 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 3h45 | 8:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 5h05 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h55 | 11:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h55 | 12:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2413 | 8:10 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 3h35 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2421 | 8:45 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 3h55 | 12:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, July 18 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h45 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8505+ ORIO AIRLINK BG001 | 4:35 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 3h09 | 7:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8507+ ORIO AIRLINK BG003 | 6:35 AM Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport | 3h09 | 9:44 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 5h00 | 12:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Bologna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (183 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 113 miles (183 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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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.
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