The cheapest and fastest buses from Montpellier to Bologna
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$92
Fastest journey
12 h 15 m
Average duration
13 h 22 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
604 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Montpellier to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Bologna will cost around $92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Montpellier for Bologna on Mon, Apr 13, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Apr 13 the direct buses cover the 604 km distance in an average of 13 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 15 m .
On Mon, Apr 13 the slowest buses will take 13 h 55 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.
4591 · 38111:40 AM13h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière3:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$221One-way1 transfer
4591 · 38031:40 AM14h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM14h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière3:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:05 AM17h05Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France3:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$821One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM16h50Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière1:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$891One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:10 AM12h15Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière8:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$1101One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM13h20Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière4:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM13h35Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière3:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$941One-way1 transfer
4591 · 38111:40 AM13h45Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière3:25 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM13h55Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France4:10 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$941One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Montpellier to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $172.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$69 Average price Cheapest | $277 Average price | $310 Average price |
12h 55m Average total duration 12h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 42m Average total duration 27h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 51m Average total duration Fastest 8h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Montpellier to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:40AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $112 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 17h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 14h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $82 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 26h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $136 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 13h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 13h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 16h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 17h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 16h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $157 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $89 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $146 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $96 |
Live departures
Montpellier to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Montpellier to Bologna buses for today, Sunday, April 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:10 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 12h15 | 6:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 15h35 | 10:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 17h05 | 1:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h35 | 1:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 PM Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France | 13h55 | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h20 | 2:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
93130 · 94763 | 1:50 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h30 | 7:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 16h45 | 6:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h20 | 8:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 17h20 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
4591 · 3811 | 11:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h45 | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
4591 · 3803 | 11:40 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 14h45 | 2:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:55 PM Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière | 13h35 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or Itabus to find the best option for your trip from Montpellier to Bologna.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or Itabus to find the best option for your trip from Montpellier to Bologna.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Montpellier to Bologna
Buses from Montpellier to Bologna run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 375 miles (604 km) distance in 12h 15m.
Distance 375 miles (604 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 12h 15m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus from Montpellier to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Montpellier to Bologna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Itabus for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Montpellier to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Montpellier 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.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Piazza Maggiore, a central square surrounded by historic buildings and a hub for local events
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand Gothic church known for its unfinished facade and impressive interior
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater and library
- Santo Stefano, a complex of religious buildings known as the Seven Churches with unique architectural features.
- Piazza Maggiore, the central square surrounded by historic buildings and lively cafes
- Two Towers, iconic medieval towers offering panoramic views of the city
- Basilica di San Petronio, a grand church with impressive architecture and art
- Archiginnasio of Bologna, a historic university building with a stunning anatomical theater
- Mercato di Mezzo, a bustling market offering local delicacies and fresh produce.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- 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.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Montpellier to Bologna
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 6, 7, 11 Tram: 2
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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