What is the distance between Essen and Bologna?

The distance between the two cities is 520 miles (838 km).

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

If you're headed to Bologna from Essen, chances are that your bus will depart from Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit and arrive at Bologna. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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 Certosa di Bologna, Basilica of San Domenico, Torre Degli Asinelli and Torre Della Garisenda, MAMbo - Bologna Modern Art Museum and Italian Cooking Class at Agriturismo San Giuliano.

Bus Essen to Bologna from $124 | Compare & Save up to 33%

TodayAug 3

TomorrowAug 4

from $141

TueAug 5

from $134

WedAug 6

from $134

ThuAug 7

FriAug 8

SatAug 9

SunAug 10

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 4 at 9:55am
Departure city: Essen
Departure location: Essen
Arrival time: August 5 at 2:55pm
Destination city: Bologna
Destination location: Bologna
Operated by: BlaBlaCar Bus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 1d 5h

Accepted payments

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bologna.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$129 - $192	Average Duration1d 5h	CO₂ emissions 21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Cheapest
Train	Average Price$144 - $167	Average Duration23h 35m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly

Busbud recommends taking the train from Essen to Bologna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 23 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $144, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

23h 35mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest ticket

20kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$167

Average bus trip duration1d 5h

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure9:55am

Distance519 miles (837 km)

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/510,623 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,850 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad, Infobus, MarinoBus, Ecolines, RegioJet

Essen to Bologna Bus

With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Essen to Bologna is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Essen to Bologna from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bologna from Essen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bologna?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

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 Essen - Bologna

What is the distance between Essen and Bologna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Essen to Bologna?
What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/01

No data

08/02

No data

Today

No data

08/04

$131

08/05

$124

08/06

$124

08/07

$167

08/08

$179

The cheapest trip from Essen to Bologna was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $124

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Essen to Bologna, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $124 to $179 for a bus ticket from Essen to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $124 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Essen to Bologna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Essen to Bologna.

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

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Essen to Bologna

You can also go to Bologna by train

Train from Essen to Bologna

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With several language and currency options available, Busbud seeks to cater to international bus travelers no matter where they are in the world. Busbud partners with safe and reliable bus companies throughout the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others so you can buy tickets without a worry.

Bus Tickets from Essen to Bologna

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

One passenger / one way

Compare 2 ways to go from Essen to Bologna.

Bus Essen to Bologna: Trip Overview

Compare bus companies

Essen to Bologna Bus

Where are the popular stops in Essen and Bologna?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Essen - Bologna

What is the distance between Essen and Bologna?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Did you know?

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

You can also go to Bologna by train

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

People from around the world trust Busbud

Popular Buses Connecting Essen

Buses Leaving from Essen

Buses Going to Essen

Popular Buses Connecting Bologna

Buses Leaving from Bologna

Buses Going to Bologna

Popular routes in this country

Popular airport transfers