- 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 Aug 30
€71
Average ticket price on Aug 30
€119
Fastest journey on Aug 30
13 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
13 h 57 m
Buses on Aug 30
24
Distance
664 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Prague to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Bologna will cost around €119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €71.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 24 buses from Prague to Bologna, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct buses cover the 664 km distance in an average of 13 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 35 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest buses will take 14 h 15 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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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Prague to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €74, while a flight costs an average of €391.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
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€80 Average price | €391 Average price | €74 Average price Cheapest | €202 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 55m Average total duration 14h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Prague to Bologna:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague to Bologna costing on average €80.
A train is €318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague to Bologna costing on average €391.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 50m.
Bus takes on average 14h 25m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €202 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €123. The journey takes 14h 25m versus 9h 52m 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.
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 03:40AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 19h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 17h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 15h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €88 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 14h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 18h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 16h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 13h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 14h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 19h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 18h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €76 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €75 |
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 15h50 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 19h20 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h15 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 17h55 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h00 | 11:00 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 17h40 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 AM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 18h25 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 AM Prague, Central Train Station | 18h10 | 4:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Praha, Na Knížecí | 17h30 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:50 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 17h55 | 6:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:55 PM Praha, Zličín | 18h35 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 14h25 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:15 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 14h10 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 PM Praha, Černý Most | 17h00 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:00 PM Praha, Černý Most | 18h20 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Praha, Roztyly | 17h50 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 15h50 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Prague, Central Train Station | 15h35 | 9:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 13h45 | 7:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 PM Praha, Roztyly | 19h35 | 2:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 PM Praha, Zličín | 17h00 | 1:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:25 PM Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 13h35 | 11:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 PM Praha, Na Knížecí | 17h50 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:25 PM Praha, M. Horákové (Hradčanská) | 17h15 | 3:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Prague to Bologna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 14h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €39 but you can travel from only €13 by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 11h 45m.
Distance 412 miles (664 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price €39 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 45m |
First bus 1:00 AM |
Last bus 11:50 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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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague 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 Prague to Bologna buses use the Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Prague and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Praha, ÚAN Florenc is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, ÚAN Florenc has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Florenc (in the station), Bistro Florenc (0.2 km), Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
Available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, ÚAN Florenc: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží is 1 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Hlavní Nádraží has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Czech Bistro (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and ticketing area.
Ticket office support is available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží.
Available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Hlavní Nádraží: Elevators, ramps.
Praha, Na Knížecí is 2 km from Prague city centre. Public transport options include:
Praha, Na Knížecí has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Food options include: Café Na Knížecí (in the station), Bistro Praha (0.2 km), Restaurace U Knížete (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Available at Praha, Na Knížecí: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Praha, Na Knížecí: 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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