Bus Tickets from Madrid to Bologna

Next departures

Next departures for Madrid to Bologna on September 5
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Bologna AutostazioneCheapest
Flixbus
Madrid (South)
Bologna AutostazioneFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Estación Sur
BolognaNo tags
Flixbus
Aeropuerto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas, MAD T4
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags
Flixbus
Madrid (South)
Bologna AutostazioneNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Madrid to Bologna.

Bus
Average Price$132 - $346Average Duration1d 7h
33kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$90 - $90Average Duration22h 30m
55kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Madrid to Bologna

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Bologna. The journey takes about 1 day, 7 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $132, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day
1d 7hAverage Duration
$132Cheapest ticket
33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Madrid to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$238
Average bus trip duration1d 7h
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure12:40am
Distance814 miles (1312 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Madrid to Bologna Bus

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

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08/31
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09/01
$140
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09/03
$130
09/04
$139
09/05
$144
09/06
$154
09/07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Madrid to Bologna was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of $130

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

You can expect to pay from $130 to $215 for a bus ticket from Madrid to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $130 which is on 2025-09-03.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Madrid and Bologna!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Madrid to Bologna, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Madrid to Bologna will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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.

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