The cheapest and fastest coaches from Berlin to Bologna
Cheapest price
£68
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
15 h
Average duration
17 h 8 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
906 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Berlin to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Bologna will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £68.
Of the 14 buses that leave Berlin for Bologna every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 906 km distance in an average of 17 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 21 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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FlixBus10:0418h21Berlin Südkreuz station4:25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£681One-way1 change
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FlixBus9:5718h28Berlin Hbf4:25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£681One-way1 change
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FlixBus · FlixBus20:0319h37Berlin Südkreuz station15:40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£691One-way2 changes
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FlixBus · FlixBus19:5719h43Berlin Hbf15:40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£691One-way2 changes
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FlixBus · FlixBus19:3920h01Berlin Spandau15:40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£691One-way2 changes
FlixBus17:2015h00Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)8:20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£721One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus14:2017h10Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz7:30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£841One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus14:0017h30Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)7:30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£851One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus13:5017h40Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel)7:30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£831One-way1 change
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FlixBus10:0418h21Berlin Südkreuz station4:25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)£681One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Berlin to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £42, and a train costs an average of £54.
Distance: 906 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£74 Average Price Cheapest | £166 Average Price | £195 Average Price |
18h 29m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 10m Average total duration 12h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Berlin to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Bologna coaches for today, Wednesday 15 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 21h05 | 3:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:40 Berlin, Alexanderplatz | 19h45 | 2:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2 changes | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 7:57 Berlin Hbf | 18h28 | 2:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:04 Berlin Südkreuz station | 18h21 | 2:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 19h00 | 5:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h30 | 5:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 Berlin, Karolinenstraße (Alt-Tegel) | 17h40 | 5:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 20h55 | 12:15 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 15h00 | 6:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:00 Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 18h40 | 13:40 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Bologna
Buses from Berlin to Bologna run on average 18 times per day, taking around 17h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £17 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 01:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 906 km distance in 15h 0m.
Distance 906 km |
Average bus duration 17h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Buses per day 18 |
Fastest bus 15h 0m |
First bus 1:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Berlin to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Bologna with FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Berlin to Bologna coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin to Bologna by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Berlin and Bologna
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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