How much does a bus ticket from Naples to Bologna cost?

The bus ticket price from Naples to Bologna starts at R 125. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Naples to Bologna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Naples to Bologna?

The average travel time between Naples and Bologna is around 8h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 472 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Naples and Bologna?

The number of buses from Naples to Bologna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Naples to Bologna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Naples to Bologna?

When taking the bus from Naples to Bologna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Naples to Bologna?

Buses travelling between Naples and Bologna leave from Garibaldi or Immacolatella Vecchia and arrive at Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.

Bus Naples to Bologna from R 104 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	16:10	Naples Airport	9h 5m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	04:30	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	20:55	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	16:10	Naples Airport	9h 5m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	04:30	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	20:35	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	16:10	Naples Airport	9h 5m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:40	Metropark Centrale	9h 25m	12:05	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:40	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h	13:40	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	12:30	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	20:35	Bologna	No tags
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	16:10	Naples Airport	9h 5m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	02:40	Metropark Centrale	9h 25m	12:05	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 20m	04:35	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	16:10	Naples Airport	9h 5m	01:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	04:30	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	03:15	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:15	Metropark Centrale	11h 15m	20:30	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	04:30	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	09:00	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	17:45	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures from Naples to Bologna on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	09:15	Metropark Centrale	11h 15m	20:30	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	22:10	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	04:45	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	20:05	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	03:50	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	14:00	Naples Airport	14h 40m	04:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	04:30	Metropark Centrale	8h 45m	13:15	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	05:05	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:08 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Naples to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 3 hours 43 minutes and with fares starting at just R 776, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27train per day

3h 43mAverage duration

472 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 125 - R 2 997	Average duration8h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 776 - R 6 774	Average duration3h 43m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 494 - R 1 369	Average duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511 293 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

MarinoBus

4/5891 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.2

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 112 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

IT Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Naples and Bologna?

Stops in Naples

A - Garibaldi

B - Immacolatella Vecchia

C - Pisacane

D - Stazione Marittima

E - Naples Airport

F - Via Benedetto Brin

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Naples to Bologna by bus

How much does a bus ticket from Naples to Bologna cost?
The bus ticket price from Naples to Bologna starts at R 125. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Naples to Bologna is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Naples to Bologna?
The average travel time between Naples and Bologna is around 8h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 6h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 472 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Naples and Bologna?
The number of buses from Naples to Bologna can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 23 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Naples to Bologna by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Naples to Bologna?
When taking the bus from Naples to Bologna, you can travel comfortably and safely with Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Naples to Bologna?
Buses travelling between Naples and Bologna leave from Garibaldi or Immacolatella Vecchia and arrive at Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, Stazione Centrale.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/11

R 624

12/11

R 937

Today

R 250

14/11

R 375

15/11

R 250

16/11

R 458

17/11

R 229

18/11

R 271

The cheapest trip from Naples to Bologna was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of R 229

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Naples to Bologna as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 229 to R 1 977 for a bus ticket from Naples to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 229, which is on 2025-11-17.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Naples to Bologna?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time8h 20m	Avg priceR 418	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 43m	Avg priceR 1 691	Daily departures27
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time5h 50m	Avg priceR 806	Daily departures5