- 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 01
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€42
Fastest journey on Sep 01
4 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
4 h 50 m
Buses on Sep 01
6
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pescara to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pescara to Bologna will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 6 buses from Pescara to Bologna, including 6 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct buses cover the 324 km distance in an average of 4 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest buses will take 5 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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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pescara to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €28 Average price | €88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 4h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Pescara to Bologna:
A bus is €5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pescara to Bologna costing on average €28.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €66. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 54m 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 FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Satam, Itabus.
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 FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €50 |
The table below shows live departures for Pescara to Bologna buses for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:40 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 5h30 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:40 PM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 5h30 | 10:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 1 | |||||
FlixBus | 12:15 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 4h15 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Pescara, Terminal Bus | 5h25 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pescara to Bologna run on average 11 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 201 miles (324 km) distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 201 miles (324 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 35 days |
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 Pescara 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 Pescara to Bologna buses use the Pescara, Terminal Bus to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Pescara and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pescara, Terminal Bus is 1 km from Pescara city centre. Public transport options include:
Pescara, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Caffè Terminal (in the station), Trattoria del Mare (0.5 km), Osteria La Vongola (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the terminal for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Pescara, Terminal Bus.
Available at Pescara, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pescara, Terminal Bus: Elevators, ramps.
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.
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