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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Policoro to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
10 h 5 m
Average
12 h 59 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
647 km
Of the 6 buses that leave Policoro for Bologna every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 401 miles (646 km) | |
Average bus duration | 10 h 5 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $38 (€34) | |
Bus frequency | 4 a day | |
Direct bus | Yes, there are 4 direct buses a day | |
Bus providers | Marino Autolinee, Frecciarossa, Busitalia, Infobus, Intersaj, Flixbus or Itabus |
Buses from Policoro to Bologna cover the 401 miles (646 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 5 min with our travel partners like Marino Autolinee, Frecciarossa, Busitalia, Infobus, Intersaj, Flixbus or Itabus. Normally, there are 4 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $38 (€34), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $28 (€25). Travelers depart most frequently from Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Find the best buses to Bologna from Policoro with Omio's travel partners Marino Autolinee, FlixBus and Frecciarossa from $28 (€25). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
There’s no need to fly between Italian hotspots when you can simply take a Frecciarossa bus to reach your destination in just a few hours. Frecciarossa is the premier high-speed bus service from Trenitalia, Italy’s national railroad company, with around 200 connections made across Italy per day. These buses reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), making them one of the fastest in the world. You can expect to travel 401 miles (646 km) to Bologna from Policoro on a Frecciarossa high-speed bus. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
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Bologna is Italy’s best_hidden secret. The city is a foodies’ paradise but still has a lot to enjoy other than food. There’s history, art, and music in Bologna and a trip to this city is a must if you’re visiting Italy. From Policoro, Bologna is about 401 miles (646 km), and the fastest bus will have you there in around 9h 20min. Download the Omio app to book the bus from Policoro to Bologna from your phone.
Around five buses make this trip from Policoro to Bologna daily. You get direct and connecting buses on this trip, with departures from early morning until late night. The first bus leaves the station at around 5:40 a.m., while the last bus leaves at around 9:21 p.m. You can view the Policoro to Bologna bus schedule on the Omio app.
Policoro is about 401 miles (646 km) from Bologna, and luckily, you’ll have many direct buses to make this trip. MarinoBus, Intersaj, FlixBus, and Simet are the main providers on this route, and the fastest bus will get you in Bologna in around 9h 20min. If you wish to take a connecting bus, expect to be there in around 13h 35min.
Policoro Rural Town. Source: Shutterstock
Departure bus station: Terminal Bus Via Bologna in downtown Policoro is the main departure station for buses from Policoro. It is only a short walk from the city center. The station has a waiting area, vending machines, a café, clean restrooms, and is wheelchair_accessible.
Arrival bus station: Bologna Autostazione is about a mile (1.1 km) from the city center. You can access the station using the bus or taxi. The station is wheelchair_accessible and has a cafe, barbershop, a bar, parking, several retail outlets, ticket offices, and clean restrooms.
MarinoBus, Intersaj, FlixBus, and Simet are the main bus providers on this route. MarinoBus is the leading provider with around three daily departures. This includes direct buses as well as connecting buses. Intersaj is the second_best option with anywhere between one and two daily buses. FlixBus and Simet operate about four days a week, and the former can have anywhere between one and three departures, while the latter provides only one bus for this journey. Read more about each bus company in the Omio periodical, Window Seat.
MarinoBus has around three daily departures on this trip. On most days, all three are direct buses, while on other days, you’ll find a connecting bus with a stopover in Cerignola. Their first bus leaves at around 5:40 a.m., while the last bus leaves at around 9:21 p.m. The fastest bus takes about 9h 50min on this journey.
Intersaj has between one and two buses available for the journey. On most days you’ll find one bus, usually an evening bus departing the station at around 6:00 p.m. Most Intersaj buses are direct buses taking about 10h 12min to get to the destination.
Flixbus is a good long_distance bus provider and have departures on this route around four days a week. When available, they can have anywhere between one and three departures, including direct and connecting buses. FlixBus has the cheapest buses, and a direct bus takes about 12h 50min to get to Bologna. Connecting buses take about 13h 30min, and include a stopover in Sibari.
Simet is another good option, operating about four days a week. Simet provides the fastest bus from Policoro to Bologna, taking about 9h 20min. The bus is usually a night bus and a good option if you’re planning to start your day in Bologna.
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MarinoBus allows two bags on board, while bikes travel under the bus for an extra charge. The buses have wheelchair lifts, and drivers will assist disabled passengers. Small pets can travel on the bus, and amenities offered include Wi_Fi, air conditioning, power plugs, and onboard restrooms.
Intersaj buses will allow you to bring two bags and your bike on board (bikes transported at an extra charge). The company provides special assistance to people in wheelchairs and has wheelchair lifts. Pets aren’t allowed on board, and amenities offered include Wi_Fi, clean restrooms, air conditioning, and power plugs.
FlixBus will allow you to bring two bags on this journey. The buses have wheelchair lifts, and bus drivers assist passengers in wheelchairs with everything. Pets aren’t allowed on the bus, and amenities offered include Wi_Fi, air conditioning, power outlets, and onboard lavatories.
You’ll be allowed to have two bags on Simet buses. Bikes will be transported under the bus for an extra charge. The company provides special assistance to disabled passengers, while the buses are wheelchair_accessible. Pets aren’t allowed on board, and amenities offered include Wi_Fi, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and air conditioning.
You can use four tricks to get cheap tickets for the bus from Policoro to Bologna. The first is booking your ticket in advance. Tickets are much cheaper months or weeks before the travel date, so book them then. Secondly, be flexible. Allow yourself some room to compare fares on different dates and book your ticket on the day with the cheapest fares. Three, choose the slower journeys over the high_speed ones. Slower journeys are usually much cheaper and allow you to save some dough. Finally, book your bus ticket using the Omio app or website for great deals and discounts.
Bologna Sacro Cuore. Source: Shutterstock
Bologna is Italy’s best_kept secret. This city is everything cultural and culinary that you can think of, and one of the best places to visit in northern Italy. Bologna is the place to be if you love some elegant architecture, defining towers, crumbling historic houses, and food markets. Bologna is old, beautiful, gritty, and vibrant in equal parts. The city is a medieval maze, with its history layered in every block and street corner you come across. Some great sights to see in Bologna include Piazza Nettuno, Piazza Maggiore, and Piazza Santo Stefano. If you’ve seen the leaning tower of Pisa, Bologna’s two towers put that to shame. The two towers are a major attraction in the city and symbolize the city. The food in Bologna is also great. Delectable food can be found on every street in Bologna. It is Italy’s gastronomic capital and a must_visit for any foodie in the city. The markets here are great too, and if you wish to prepare a masterpiece in your kitchen, head to Quadrilatero for the best local produce. And before you head out, make sure that you:
When departing from Policoro, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) and Policoro. When arriving in Bologna, you can end your trip in bus stations like Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and Bologna, Viale Angelo Masini.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna), which is located around 0.2 miles (401 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre), located 1.2 miles (2 km) away from the city centre.
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