4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bologna to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£135
Fastest journey
1 d 17 h 25 m
Average duration
1 d 20 h 48 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
1634 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bologna to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Edinburgh will cost around £135 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £100.
Of the 2 buses that leave Bologna for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1634 km distance in an average of 1 d 20 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 17 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 d 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £620.
Distance: 1634 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£144 Average Price | £140 Average Price Cheapest | £620 Average Price |
42h 25m Average total duration 41h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 26h 5m Average total duration 25h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bologna to Edinburgh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Edinburgh coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 03:05 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 42h30 | 21:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 44h04 | 09:29 Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 43h50 | 09:15 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 43h56 | 09:21 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 43h38 | 09:03 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:25 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 41h00 | 06:25 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 38h45 | 08:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 42h54 | 12:24 Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PE-PU) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 42h11 | 11:41 Edinburgh, Drum Brae South | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 42h48 | 12:18 Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HB) | 3 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 44h15 | 17:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Edinburgh
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Buses from Bologna to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £74 but you can travel from only £32 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:46, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1634 km distance in 37h 25m.
Distance 1634 km |
Average bus duration 41h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £74 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 37h 25m |
First bus 00:46 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Bologna to Edinburgh coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Edinburgh
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Sandwich Shop (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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