Find coaches from Essen to Bologna

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Next departures from Essen to Bologna on 3 October
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
FlixBus
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags

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Bus Essen to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$110
Average bus trip duration1d 5h
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:55
Distance519 miles

Essen to Bologna Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Bologna

  1. How far is Bologna from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Bologna by coach covers an approximate distance of 520 miles (838 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Essen to Bologna without flying?

    To travel from Essen to Bologna without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Bologna was searched and found on 6 Oct 2025 with a price of US$102

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

You can expect to pay from US$102 to US$121 for a bus ticket from Essen to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$102, which is on 2025-10-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Bologna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Bologna, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Bologna.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Essen to Bologna, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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