- 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
kr32
Average price
kr65
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 19 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Siena to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siena to Bologna will cost around kr65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr32.
Of the 14 buses that leave Siena for Bologna on Sat, Aug 01, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 131 km distance in an average of 2 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 2 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Siena to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from kr32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr32, and a train costs an average of kr137.
Distance: 81 miles (131 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr69 Average price Cheapest | kr142 Average price | kr294 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Siena to Bologna:
A bus is kr73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siena to Bologna costing on average kr142.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around kr69 compared to roughly kr294 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr225. The journey takes 2h 37m versus 1h 58m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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 01:05AM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr147 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr95 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price kr105 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr86 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:51PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr127 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price kr138 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr75 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price kr32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price kr86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr86 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr116 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price kr86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price kr36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr106 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price kr127 |
The table below shows live departures for Siena to Bologna buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2494 | 1:05 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 3:25 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h15 | 8:55 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h30 | 10:20 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 10:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h45 | 12:05 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 10:55 AM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 1:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h35 | 2:50 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2402 | 1:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 4:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:51 PM Siena, Siena/Viale Pietro Toselli | 2h54 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h40 | 5:45 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 6:25 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2726 | 4:55 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h20 | 7:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h45 | 8:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) | 2h35 | 9:15 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Siena to Bologna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at kr32 if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 81 miles (131 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 81 miles (131 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price kr32 |
Buses per day 20 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
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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Bologna Stazione Centrale -> Piazza Maggiore, Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siena 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 Siena to Bologna buses use the Siena, Stazione FS (Piazzale Carlo Rosselli) to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Siena 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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