The cheapest and fastest buses from Perugia to Bologna
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
175 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Perugia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Perugia to Bologna will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 16 buses that leave Perugia for Bologna on Sun, Dec 21, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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FRECCIAROSSA 9588
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Compare train and bus for Perugia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Perugia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 175 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Perugia to Bologna bus times
The table below shows live departures for Perugia to Bologna buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h50 | 9:50 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 AM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h15 | 10:10 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h45 | 12:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 AM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h30 | 2:10 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 4077+ FRECCIALINK LK008+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 1:15 PM Perugia Capitini | 4h18 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4077+ FRECCIALINK LK008+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 1:18 PM Perugia Università | 4h15 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIALINK LK008+ FRECCIAROSSA 8524 | 2:20 PM Perugia station | 3h53 | 6:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIALINK LK008+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 2:20 PM Perugia station | 3h13 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIALINK LK008+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:20 PM Perugia station | 3h38 | 5:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:00 PM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 4h00 | 12:00 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 AM Perugia, Piazza Partigiani | 3h25 | 4:30 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Perugia to Bologna
Buses from Perugia to Bologna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 175 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 175 km |
Average bus duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 13m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus from Perugia to BolognaYou can travel by bus between Perugia to Bologna with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Perugia to Bologna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Perugia to Bologna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bologna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Perugia, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge), Perugia, Piazza Partigiani and Perugia, Viale Giovanni Perari (Parcheggio). When arriving in Bologna, you can end your trip in coach stations like Bologna, Stazione Centrale, Bologna, Aeroporto di Bologna and Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Perugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bologna, Stazione Centrale, located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Perugia to Bologna
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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