- 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
$16
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 24 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
509 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Bologna will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 15 buses that leave Salerno for Bologna on Sun, May 31, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 509 km distance in an average of 8 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 9 h 20 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.
2726
FlixBus
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19
FlixBus
2418
FlixBus
3506 · 2422Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $135.
Distance: 316 miles (509 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $213 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Salerno to Bologna:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Bologna costing on average $74 (€60).
A bus is $190 (€153) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salerno to Bologna costing on average $213 (€171).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 14m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $187 (€151) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $165 (€132). The journey takes 8h 14m versus 5h 47m 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, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, TTI Leonettibus.
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 03:30AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Intersaj | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 04:56AM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h15 | 5:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 9:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h45 | 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:50 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h25 | 10:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 10h00 | 3:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3826 · 2422 | 6:45 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h40 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
3826 | 6:45 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h45 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
054 | 6:55 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h55 | 3:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
3506 · 2422 | 7:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h20 | 4:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
3506 · 2702 | 7:05 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h30 | 4:35 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
2418 | 8:45 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 8h35 | 5:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 7h45 | 4:45 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 9h50 | 1:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 AM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 10h35 | 5:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Salerno to Bologna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 316 miles (509 km) distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 316 miles (509 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 6m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:54 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.
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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