How to get from Naples to Bologna
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Naples to Bologna by price and travel time.
- 468 km as the crow flies
- 17 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
4h 50m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€25
Fewest transfers
6h 35m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Bologna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 468 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €11, on Mon, Oct 12.
468 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Oct 15 | 4h 50m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €7Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Oct 154h 50m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€7Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Naples to Bologna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Naples → Bolognabus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Naples to Bologna
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:40 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 02:40 | 23:10 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 12:30 | 13:30 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:40
- 03:40
- 04:40
- 07:00
- 07:25
- 07:30
- 08:00
- 08:30
- 08:35
- 09:00
- 09:25
- 11:50
- 12:50
- 20:10
- 21:10
- 22:10
- 23:10
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 12:30
- 13:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNaples-Bologna, Venice Marco Polo-BolognaBook →
Wizz Air MaltaNaples Airport-Venice Marco PoloSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Bologna works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Naples to Bologna, about 6h 35m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Naples to Bologna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Bologna?
The most useful route takes about 6h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Naples to Bologna?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:40 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Naples to Bologna?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 02:40 and 23:10.
How far is Bologna from Naples?
About 468 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Bologna cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €11 to €27. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Naples to Bologna?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta.
Can you get from Naples to Bologna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Bologna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026