- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
4 h 36 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Buses per day
44
Distance
304 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Bologna will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 44 buses that leave Rome for Bologna on Sat, May 23, 42 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 23 the direct buses cover the 304 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 36 m .
On Sat, May 23 the slowest buses will take 4 h 40 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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3898
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2494
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3898
2790
2418
3492Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rome to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 50m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 188 miles (304 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $227 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg 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 Rome to Bologna:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Bologna costing on average $44 (€35).
A bus is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Bologna costing on average $227 (€184).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 11m.
Train takes on average 4h 15m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $113 (€92) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $93 (€75). The journey takes 4h 11m versus 4h 1m 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
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 Itabus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 09:38AM | Duration 8h38 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 11:21PM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 03:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 4h36 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Bologna buses for today, Friday, May 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3804 | 1:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 5:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1120 | 1:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h50 | 7:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 2:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2400 | 3:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 8:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h20 | 9:55 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2728 | 5:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h05 | 10:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 4h50 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h30 | 11:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 1:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 2:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3898 | 9:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 2:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2772 | 10:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 2:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2494 | 10:15 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 3:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3826 | 10:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h45 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 11:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h50 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2422 | 11:45 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h40 | 5:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2702 | 11:59 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h36 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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2418 | 12:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h30 | 7:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
109 | 5:40 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h50 | 10:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h35 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3492 | 7:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 11:40 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 1:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 8:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h10 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 1:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 2:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3802 | 9:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h05 | 2:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 6h05 | 3:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h25 | 2:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2790 | 10:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 2:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h20 | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 11:00 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 AM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 5h55 | 5:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h15 | 5:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2794 | 12:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 4h40 | 4:40 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 5h35 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 4h50 | 5:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Rome to Bologna run on average 38 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:56. The fastest bus covers the 188 miles (304 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 188 miles (304 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 38 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 4h 36m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:56 PM |
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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.
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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Bologna Centrale, Bologna -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
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