- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
A major art museum with Italian paintings from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus temporary exhibitions in the city centre.
Cheapest price on 17 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 17 Oct
£28
Fastest journey on 17 Oct
3 h 13 m
Average journey duration on 17 Oct
3 h 19 m
Buses on 17 Oct
11
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Perugia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perugia to Bologna will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
On Sat 17 Oct, we found 11 buses from Perugia to Bologna, including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 25 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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FlixBusBuses from Perugia to Bologna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:27, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 175 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 0:27 |
Last bus 23:54 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Best time to book 21 days |
The table below shows live departures for Perugia to Bologna coaches for today, Friday 16 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:55 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h15 | 11:10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:55 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h40 | 13:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Perugia, Viale Giovanni Perari (Parcheggio) | 4h20 | 14:35 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
2414 | 15:30 Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge) | 3h20 | 18:50 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 17:15 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 4h40 | 21:55 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 21:00 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 4h00 | 1:00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
3828 | 23:25 Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge) | 3h20 | 2:45 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 17 October | |||||
FlixBus | 2:05 Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h25 | 5:30 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perugia 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.

Most Perugia to Bologna buses use the Perugia, Piazza Partigiani to Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) station pair. Use this guide to compare Perugia and Bologna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge) is 1 km from Perugia city centre. Public transport options include:
Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge). ATMs are available at Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge).
Ticket office support is available at Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge).
Available at Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge): Accessible for persons with reduced mobility.
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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