Policoro to Bologna bus with Marino Autolinee

Buses from Policoro to Bologna

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.

Policoro to Bologna Bus Time: Daily Departures

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.

How long is the journey by bus from Policoro to Bologna?

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

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Policoro to Bologna?

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.

Which bus companies travel from Policoro to Bologna?

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 buses from Policoro to Bologna

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 buses from Policoro to Bologna

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 buses from Policoro to Bologna

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 buses from Policoro to Bologna

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.

Traveling by bus is a sustainable journey

Traveling from Policoro to Milan? Here’s why the bus is one of the most sustainable means available. First, long_distance buses now run on clean, renewable energy and aren’t as polluting as before. Moreover, bus providers now offer carbon offsetting programs, and passengers can compensate for the carbon they produce on each trip. Passengers on the bus also emit less carbon per trip than those on single_occupancy vehicles since buses ferry more passengers at once. They also prevent emissions from stationary vehicles since buses don’t cause congestion on roads. Finally, bus tickets are now paperless, thanks to the Omio app and website, which saves the trees and environment.

Policoro to Bologna MarinoBus Bus: Services on board

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.

Policoro to Bologna Intersaj Bus: Services on board

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.

Policoro to Bologna FlixBus Bus: Services on board

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.

Policoro to Bologna Simet Bus: Services on board

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.

How to find cheap bus tickets from Policoro to Bologna

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

To Bologna by bus – travel tips

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:

• Visit the oldest university in the world
• Enjoy panoramic views of the city from Terrazza Panoramica della Basilica di San Petronio
• See Bologna’s basilicas
• Walk under the porticos
• Enjoy live music in Bologna