Bus and Coach from Genoa to Bologna: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Genoa to Bologna

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Genoa to Bologna from various bus operators like FlixBus or MarinoBus for the next days.

today

£13

tomorrow

£10

Friday

£14

Saturday

£15

Sunday

£15

Monday

£14

Tuesday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	23:20	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	03:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 16/09/2026 23:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 17/09/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 55m	16:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 16/09/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 16/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:40	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	07:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 16/09/2026 03:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 16/09/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£19	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 16/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 16/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 45m	15:25	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 17/09/2026 15:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 17/09/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	3h 45m	23:20	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	03:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 17/09/2026 23:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 18/09/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 40m	00:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	04:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 17/09/2026 00:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 17/09/2026 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 17/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 17/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 45m	23:20	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	03:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 18/09/2026 23:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/09/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 40m	00:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	04:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 18/09/2026 00:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 18/09/2026 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:40	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	07:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 18/09/2026 03:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 18/09/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 18/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 18/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 45m	15:25	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 19/09/2026 15:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	3h 45m	23:20	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	03:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 19/09/2026 23:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/09/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
FlixBus	3h 55m	16:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 19/09/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 19/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 19/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:40	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	07:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 20/09/2026 03:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/09/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	4h 40m	06:00	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	10:40	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 20/09/2026 06:00:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/09/2026 10:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	3h 45m	23:20	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	03:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 20/09/2026 23:20:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/09/2026 03:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 20/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 20/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 55m	16:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 21/09/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 40m	00:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	04:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 21/09/2026 00:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/09/2026 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	4h 45m	15:25	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 21/09/2026 15:25:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/09/2026 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 21/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 21/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 25m	03:40	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	07:05	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 22/09/2026 03:40:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/09/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
FlixBus	3h 55m	16:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	20:25	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 22/09/2026 16:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/09/2026 20:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
FlixBus	3h 40m	00:30	Genoa	Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop	04:10	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop, Genoa (Italy) at 22/09/2026 00:30:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/09/2026 04:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
MarinoBus	4h 15m	19:05	Genoa	Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station	23:20	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	£17	A Bus from MarinoBus goes from Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station, Genoa (Italy) at 22/09/2026 19:05:00 to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 22/09/2026 23:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Genoa to Bologna is £10 on 17/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Genoa and Bologna

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 12 daily coaches from Genoa to Bologna. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Genoa and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 24 coaches from Genoa to Bologna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Genoa and Bologna, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Genoa to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus and MarinoBus that travel 8 times every day by bus from Genoa to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Genoa to Bologna starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus	£10
Fastest Bus	3h 25m
Earliest Coach	03:40
Latest Coach	19:05
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	190.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and MarinoBus

Cheapest coach connections from Genoa to Bologna

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Genoa for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 16/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

£13

Thursday 17/09

£10

Friday 18/09

£14

Saturday 19/09

£15

Sunday 20/09

£15

Monday 21/09

£14

Tuesday 22/09

£13

Wednesday 23/09

£13

Thursday 24/09

£13

Friday 25/09

£15

Saturday 26/09

£14

Sunday 27/09

£19

Monday 28/09

£19

Tuesday 29/09

£15

Wednesday 30/09

£14

Thursday 01/10

£15

Friday 02/10

£15

Saturday 03/10

£14

Sunday 04/10

£18

Monday 05/10

£17

Tuesday 06/10

£15

Wednesday 07/10

£18

Thursday 08/10

£18

Friday 09/10

£18

Saturday 10/10

£15

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Genoa to Bologna

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

With a price starting from £10, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Genoa to Bologna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Genoa to Bologna, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Genoa 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 Genoa 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 Genoa 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 coaches from Genoa to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Genoa and Bologna

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Genoa and Bologna.

Fanti d'Italia / Principe Bus Stop

Via Fanti d'Italia

Piazza della Vittoria Bus Station

Piazza della Vittoria

Stazione Marittima

Stazione Marittima 1

Caricamento/Acquario Bus Stop

Quadrio 2/Marina Bus Stop

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 Genoa to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Genoa to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Genoa to Bologna

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

FAQs about the Genoa to Bologna bus

How much does a Genoa - Bologna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Genoa - Bologna bus trip is available from £10 and takes 4h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Genoa to Bologna is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Genoa - Bologna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Genoa to Bologna is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bologna from Genoa take?

The quickest coach from Genoa to Bologna is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £15. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Genoa to Bologna?

The earliest bus to Bologna departs from Genoa at 03:40. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Genoa to Bologna?

The latest bus to Bologna departs from Genoa at 19:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Genoa - Bologna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Genoa to Bologna can travel with FlixBus and MarinoBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Bologna?

You can check all the direct connections between Genoa 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: FlixBus and MarinoBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bologna from Genoa?

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

What equipment is available for the Genoa 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 travelling 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 Genoa to Bologna on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 8 daily trips between Genoa and Bologna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Genoa to Bologna?

Prices and availability for 8 trips between Genoa and Bologna change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Genoa and to Bologna

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