What is the distance between Naples and Bologna?

The distance between the two cities is 293 miles (472 km).

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

If you're headed to Bologna from Naples, chances are that your bus will depart from Garibaldi and arrive at Bologna. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 National Gallery, University of Bologna, Torre Degli Asinelli and Torre Della Garisenda, Basilica of San Petronio and Golf Club Bologna.

Bus Naples to Bologna from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on September 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:00pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 5m	10:05pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:55am	Naples Airport	12h	9:55pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on September 27
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on September 28
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on September 29
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Naples Metropark Central Parking	7h 20m	4:35am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 25m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on September 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h	7:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:20am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	9h 5m	12:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:30am	Metropark Centrale	8h 40m	1:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on October 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:20am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	8h 20m	11:40am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
1:40pm	Naples Airport	13h 20m	3:00am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Naples to Bologna on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
12:30pm	Naples Corso Arnaldo Lucci	8h 5m	8:35pm	Bologna	Cheapest
10:10pm	Metropark Centrale	6h 35m	4:45am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
8:05pm	Piazza Garibaldi	7h 45m	3:50am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
3:15am	Naples Metropark Central Parking	9h 10m	12:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
4:10pm	Naples Airport	9h 5m	1:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Naples to Bologna.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $163	Average Duration8h 5m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$40 - $390	Average Duration3h 48m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $67	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Naples to Bologna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 8 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27bus per day

8h 5mAverage Duration

$8Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Naples to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$23

Average bus trip duration8h 5m

Number of daily buses27

Earliest bus departure2:15am

Distance293 miles (471 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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Itabus

4/5930 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

FlixBus

3.5/510,663 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.

MarinoBus

4/5878 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,889 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Naples to Bologna Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Naples and Bologna?

Stops in Naples

A - Garibaldi

B - Immacolatella Vecchia

C - Naples Airport

D - Stazione Marittima

E - Pisacane

F - Via Benedetto Brin

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 for your trip Naples - Bologna

What is the distance between Naples and Bologna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Naples to Bologna?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/23

$56

09/24

$21

Today

$45

09/26

$24

09/27

$15

09/28

$20

09/29

$19

09/30

$19

The cheapest trip from Naples to Bologna was searched and found on Sep 27, 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 Naples to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $157 for a bus ticket from Naples to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-09-27.

Usually Itabus 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Naples to Bologna but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

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

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Naples to Bologna will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

What's the cheapest way to go from Naples to Bologna?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time8h 5m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures27
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 48m	Avg Price$95	Daily Departures29
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 50m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures14

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