Bus Padua to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Padua to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Padua to Bologna from various bus operators like GoOpti, Itabus or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$16

tomorrow

$16

Sunday

$11

Monday

$15

Tuesday

$11

Wednesday

$11

Thursday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/24/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Itabus	1h 30m	1:25 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/24/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/24/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/24/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Itabus	1h 30m	1:25 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/25/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 55m	7:25 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	9:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/26/2026 7:25:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$20	A Bus from Itabus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/26/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/26/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
GoOpti	2h 0m	7:00 AM	Padua	Central Bus Station	9:00 AM	Bologna	Central Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM to Central Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Itabus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/27/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Itabus	1h 30m	1:25 PM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Itabus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/27/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/27/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
GoOpti	2h 0m	3:00 PM	Padua	Padova Bus Station	5:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Padova Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/27/2026 3:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	8:10 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	9:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/28/2026 8:10:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/28/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/28/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Itabus	1h 30m	12:15 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	1:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
GoOpti	2h 0m	5:00 AM	Padua	Padova Bus Station	7:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$149	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Padova Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $149 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 40m	8:10 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	9:50 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/29/2026 8:10:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Parking Sarpi	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$15	A Bus from Itabus goes from Parking Sarpi, Padua (Italy) at 7/29/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/29/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/29/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
GoOpti	2h 0m	10:15 PM	Padua	Padova Bus Station	12:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$111	A Bus from GoOpti goes from Padova Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 30m	9:45 AM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:15 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/30/2026 9:45:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
Itabus	1h 30m	1:25 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	2:55 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/30/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
MarinoBus	2h 0m	9:20 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	11:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/30/2026 9:20:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Autolinee Federico	2h 20m	4:00 PM	Padua	Central Bus Station	6:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Autolinee Federico goes from Central Bus Station, Padua (Italy) at 7/30/2026 4:00:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Padua to Bologna is $9 on 7/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Padua and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Padua and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 76 daily buses from Padua to Bologna. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Padua and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 88 buses from Padua to Bologna, while Night sees the fewest connections between Padua and Bologna, with 62 offers.

Facts about the bus from Padua to Bologna

Compare all providers like GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus that travel 44 times every day by bus from Padua to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Padua to Bologna starting from $9!

Cheapest Bus	$9
Fastest Bus	1h 30m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Latest Bus	10:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	44 Ø
Distance	68.0 miles
Bus Companies	GoOpti, Itabus, FlixBus, MarinoBus and Autolinee Federico

Cheapest bus connections from Padua to Bologna

Every day, 44 buses from 5 bus companies leave Padua for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$11

Saturday 07/25

$16

Sunday 07/26

$14

Monday 07/27

$14

Tuesday 07/28

$18

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$11

Friday 07/31

$11

Saturday 08/01

$14

Sunday 08/02

$14

Monday 08/03

$24

Tuesday 08/04

$11

Wednesday 08/05

$23

Thursday 08/06

$11

Friday 08/07

$11

Saturday 08/08

$20

Sunday 08/09

$16

Monday 08/10

$15

Tuesday 08/11

$20

Wednesday 08/12

$17

Thursday 08/13

$110

Friday 08/14

$21

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Padua to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Padua to Bologna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $11, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Padua to Bologna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Padua to Bologna, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Padua to Bologna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Padua to Bologna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Padua to Bologna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Padua to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Padua and Bologna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Padua and Bologna.

Central Bus Station

Via della Pace 1

Parking Sarpi

Via Fra' Paolo Sarpi 2

Piazzale Boschetti Bus Stop

Via Trieste 43

Padova Bus Station

Padova Stazione Ff.Ss. Padova Stazione Ff.Ss.

Piazzo Prato della Valle

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Padua to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Padua to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Padua to Bologna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Padua to Bologna? Or which bus companies serve the route Padua to Bologna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Padua to Bologna bus

How much does a Padua Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $9 and takes 1h 55m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Padua to Bologna?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $9 and $208. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

On average, how many connections are available from Padua to Bologna each day?

Every day, the Padua to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 44 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Padua to Bologna take?

The fastest bus from Padua to Bologna is offered by Itabus and takes 1h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $16. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Padua to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Padua starts at 9:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Padua to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Padua for Bologna starts at 10:20 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Padua Bologna route?

When traveling by bus from Padua to Bologna, passengers can travel with GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Padua and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Padua and Bologna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: GoOpti, Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Padua to Bologna bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Padua Bologna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Padua Bologna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Padua to Bologna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Padua to Bologna?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Padua to Bologna

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Padua and to Bologna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Padua and to Bologna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!