The cheapest and fastest buses from Padua to Bologna
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 22 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Padua to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Padua to Bologna will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 15 buses that leave Padua for Bologna on Thu, Feb 26, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 26 the direct buses cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Feb 26 the slowest buses will take 1 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.

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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Padua to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Padua to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Padua to Bologna Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $301 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Busitalia | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:41AM | Duration 2h31 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Padua to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Padua to Bologna buses for today, Wednesday, February 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:10 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h05 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
069 | 8:20 PM Padova, Autostazione | 2h00 | 10:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 8:50 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h55 | 10:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
2791 | 10:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 2h05 | 12:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Thursday, February 26 | ||||||
FlixBus | 6:15 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h40 | 7:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
2723 | 8:45 AM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 10:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
2797 | 12:25 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h30 | 1:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 12:40 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h40 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Padua, Via Fra Paolo Sarpi (Parcheggio Ex Pesa Pubblica) | 1h40 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Padua to Bologna
Buses from Padua to Bologna run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 28 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (111 km) distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 68 miles (111 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€4) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 28 |
Fastest bus 1h 30m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus from Padua to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Padua to Bologna with Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Busitalia, BlaBlaCar, GoOpti, Infobus for as low as $6 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Padua to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Padua 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.

- Marino Autolinee
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- Marino Autolinee
- 10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Marino Autolinee
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- 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 Padua to Bologna
- 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
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 54, 81, 91
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