What is the travel distance from Ancona to Bologna?

Ancona and Bologna are 125 miles (201 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ancona to Bologna?

The majority of buses traveling from Ancona to Bologna start their journey at ANCONA and wind up at Bologna. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Once in Bologna, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Golf Club Bologna, Basilica of San Petronio, University of Bologna, Torre Degli Asinelli and Torre Della Garisenda and Basilica di Santo Stefano.

Bus Ancona to Bologna from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on November 12
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	5:05pm	Ancona	3h 25m	8:30pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
	Bus	6:05pm	Ancona	3h 20m	9:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest

Next departures for Ancona to Bologna on November 15
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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:49 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Ancona to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

125 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $110	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $132	Average Duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $32	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,287 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Satam

4.5/5480 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4.3

Itabus

4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

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 traveling from Ancona to Bologna by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ancona to Bologna?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/10

$61

11/11

$13

Today

$15

11/13

$11

11/14

$13

11/15

$14

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$13

11/17

$12

The cheapest trip from Ancona to Bologna was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $61 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-13.

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$17	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 23m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$21	Daily Departures13