What is the travel distance from Paris to Bologna?

The distance separating Paris and Bologna is 521 miles (840 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Paris to Bologna start their journey at Bercy Seine and wind up at Bologna. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 The Lamborghini Museum, Basilica of San Petronio, Teatro Comunale di Bologna, National Gallery and Italian Cooking Class at Agriturismo San Giuliano.

Bus Paris to Bologna from $65 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Paris to Bologna on November 26
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:40am	Bercy Seine	18h 15m	2:55am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
7:50pm	Massy	14h 45m	10:35am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
12:30am	Bercy Seine	17h 55m	6:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
7:15pm	Bercy Seine	15h 20m	10:35am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:50pm	Bercy Seine	15h 20m	1:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Bologna on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		11:55pm	Bercy Seine	15h	2:55pm	Bologna	CheapestFastest
		8:05pm	Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy	18h 50m	2:55pm	Bologna	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Bologna on November 30
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55pm	Bercy Seine	15h	2:55pm	Bologna	CheapestFastest
RegioJet + RegioJet	5:00pm	Tourelle - Daumesnil	1d 16h	9:15am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
	8:05pm	Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy	18h 50m	2:55pm	Bologna	No tags

Next departures for Paris to Bologna on December 1
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30am	Bercy Seine	19h 35m	7:05am	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
7:50pm	Massy	14h 45m	10:35am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
11:55pm	Bercy Seine	15h	2:55pm	Bologna	No tags
12:30am	Bercy Seine	17h 55m	6:25pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
6:30am	Bercy Seine	16h 45m	11:15pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Paris to Bologna

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $92, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

521 milesDistance

35kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$57 - $231	Average Duration18h 20m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$285 - $285	Average Duration8h 34m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$92 - $133	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 35kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Bologna?

Stops in Paris

A
Bercy Seine
210 Quai de Bercy, 75012 Paris, France
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B
Charles de Gaulle Airport
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C
Orly Airport
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D
Massy
21 Avenue Carnot, 91300 Massy, France
E
Paris (Pont de Levallois)
7 Rue Thierry le Luron, 92300 Levallois-Perret, France
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F
Porte Maillot
24 Boulevard Pershing, 75017 Paris-17E-Arrondissement, France
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Stops in Bologna

A
Bologna
B
Piazza XX Settembre
Piazza XX Settembre, 6, 40126 Bologna, Italy
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C
Stazione Centrale
Viale Pietro Pietramellara, 63, 40121 Bologna, Italy
D
A14 Autostrada Adriatica
A14 - Autostrada Adriatica, 40069 Zola Predosa BO, Italy
E
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21
Via Francesco Petrarca, 21, 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO, Italy
F
Area di Servizio Cantagallo
km. 198, Autostrada del Sole, , 40033 Casalecchio di Reno BO,, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paris to Bologna by bus

What is the travel distance from Paris to Bologna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris 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

11/23

$103

11/24

$76

Today

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11/26

$73

11/27

$83

11/28

$107

11/29

$68

11/30

$101

The cheapest trip from Paris to Bologna was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $68

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

You can expect to pay from $68 to $165 for a bus ticket from Paris to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $68 which is on 2025-11-29.