- 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 on Sep 05
$25
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$159
Fastest journey on Sep 05
2 h 20 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
2 h 24 m
Buses on Sep 05
10
Distance
188 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pavia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pavia to Bologna will cost around $159 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
On Sat, Sep 05, we found 10 buses from Pavia to Bologna, including 10 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 05 the direct buses cover the 188 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sat, Sep 05 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pavia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, while a flight costs an average of $279.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $279 Average price |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Pavia to Bologna:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pavia to Bologna costing on average $24.
A bus is $257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pavia to Bologna costing on average $279.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Pavia to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:05 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 3:30 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Farini / Via del Cane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 4:25 PM Bologna, Farini / Via del Cane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 5:25 PM Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h20 | 5:20 PM Bologna, Farini / Via del Cane | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Melegnano, Melegnano S.francesco/campania | 2h25 | 5:25 PM Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) | 0 transfersDirect | |
071 | 7:50 PM Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) | 3h30 | 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pavia to Bologna run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 116 miles (188 km) distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 116 miles (188 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 30m |
First bus 12:10 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 Pavia 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 Pavia to Bologna buses use the Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair, with some services arriving at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Use this guide to compare Pavia and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) is 1 km from Pavia city centre. Public transport options include:
Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria). ATMs are available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
Ticket office support is available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
Available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria): Accessible paths are available for people with reduced mobility.
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, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt. ATMs are available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt.
Available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Piazza Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Ramp access available for buses.
Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli). ATMs are available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli).
Ticket office support is available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli).
Available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bolonʹya, Rizzoli(Болонья, Rizzoli): The bus station is accessible for people with disabilities.
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