What is the travel distance from Ancona to Bologna?

The distance between Ancona and Bologna is approximately 201 km (125 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ancona to Bologna?

Buses departing from ANCONA in Ancona will take you to Bologna in Bologna.

Bus Ancona to Bologna from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:20am	Ancona	3h 35m	10:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
Bus	2:40pm	Ancona	2h 35m	5:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
Bus	5:05pm	Ancona	3h 25m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Ancona	3h 20m	9:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Stazione degli Autobus Ancona Nord	3h 5m	7:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:37 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Ancona to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

201 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $158	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$36 - $190	Average Duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $45	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Satam

4.5/5481 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.3

Itabus

4/5942 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Ancona and Bologna?

Stops in Ancona

A - ANCONA

B - Stazione degli Autobus Ancona Nord

C - Stazione Ferroviaria Ancone - Piazza Rosselli

D - Ancona stazione degli autobus

E - Stazione degli Autobus - Porto di Ancona

F - Porto

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 Ancona to Bologna by bus

What is the travel distance from Ancona to Bologna?
The distance between Ancona and Bologna is approximately 201 km (125 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Ancona to Bologna?
Buses departing from ANCONA in Ancona will take you to Bologna 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

11-14

$136

11-15

$74

Today

$24

11-17

$17

11-18

$16

11-19

$17

11-20

$15

11-21

$19

The cheapest trip from Ancona to Bologna was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $136 for a bus ticket from Ancona to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually Satam 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 Ancona to Bologna?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time3h 20m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 23m	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time2h 20m	Avg Price$30	Daily Departures13