- Must visit
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
$13
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
2h 50m
Average duration
4h 2m
Buses per day
12
Distance
48 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Orio al Serio to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. 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 $10, and a train costs an average of $19.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m 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 Orio al Serio to Bologna:
A bus is $15 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Orio al Serio to Bologna costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 33m.
Tickets start at around $17 (€14) compared to roughly $64 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $47 (€38). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 2h 14m 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 BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 09:44AM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 02:58PM | Duration 3h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:44PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Frecciarossa | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:44PM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Orio al Serio to Bologna buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h50 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 5h25 | 6:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 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 | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:35 AM Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) | 4h45 | 8:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 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 Orio al Serio to Bologna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 12:05 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.
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.
Moderate for Italy: stays and dining are cheaper than Rome or Milan, while transit is affordable and tourist-center prices stay manageable.
Tipping is optional. Service may be included. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for great service, and round up taxi fares.
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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Orio al Serio 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.

Most Orio al Serio to Bologna buses use the Orio al Serio, Aeroporto di Bergamo-Orio al Serio (Stazione degli autobus) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair, with some services arriving at Modena, Terminal via Gottardi. Use this guide to compare Orio al Serio and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna is 5 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna.
Available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna: Elevators, ramps.
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