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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
€34
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
It's difficult to get from San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna without transferring at least once.
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FlixBus · FlixBusBuses from San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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Cheapest Day Thu |
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Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €32 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €65 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €101 |
Operator Ferrovie del Gargano | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 01:49AM | Duration 7h14 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 13h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
The table below shows live departures for San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:45 AM San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Europa (Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane) | 10h35 | 5:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
210 · 202 | 7:20 AM San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Forgione | 8h30 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
210 · 202 | 7:25 AM San Giovanni Rotondo, P.zza Europa (Bar Villa) | 8h25 | 3:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 transfer | |
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Most San Giovanni Rotondo to Bologna buses use the San Giovanni Rotondo, Piazza Forgione to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Giovanni Rotondo and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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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