What is the distance between Naples and Bologna?

The distance between the two cities is 293 miles (472 km).

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

If you're headed to Bologna from Naples, chances are that your bus will depart from Garibaldi and arrive at Bologna. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Once in Bologna, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are National Gallery, University of Bologna, Torre Degli Asinelli and Torre Della Garisenda, Basilica of San Petronio and Golf Club Bologna.

Bus Naples to Bologna from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 5m	10:05pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 5m	10:05pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Naples Airport	14h 40m	4:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	8:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 20m	4:35am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Metropark Centrale	11h 15m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Naples Airport	13h 20m	3:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
Bus	10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	5:05am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 35m	12:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	1:40pm	Naples Airport	13h 20m	3:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Naples to Bologna

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 3 hours 48 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

33train per day

3h 48mAverage Duration

293 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $170	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $389	Average Duration3h 48m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $77	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Naples and Bologna?

Stops in Naples

A
Garibaldi
Corso Arnaldo Lucci 195, 80142 Napoli, Italy
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B
Immacolatella Vecchia
Calata Porta di Massa, 80133 Napoli, Italy
C
Pisacane
Pisacane, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy
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D
Stazione Marittima
Piazzale Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli NA, Italy
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E
Naples Airport
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F
Via Benedetto Brin
Via Benedetto Brin, 3A, 80142 Napoli NA, Italy

Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Compare bus companies

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,448 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

MarinoBus

4/5896 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.3

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,161 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Naples to Bologna by bus

What is the distance between Naples and Bologna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Naples to Bologna?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$35

11/25

$107

Today

$19

11/27

$15

11/28

$16

11/29

$15

11/30

$24

12/01

$12

The cheapest trip from Naples to Bologna was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $118 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 $12 which is on 2025-12-01.

Usually Itabus 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 5m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures28
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 48m	Avg Price$98	Daily Departures33
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$45	Daily Departures6