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Journey Information
There are 9 intercity buses per day from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna. Traveling by bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna usually takes around 14 hours and 47 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 12 hours,
| Distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
| Shortest duration | 12h 0m |
| Cheapest price | $21.56 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 4 |
What bus companies travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna?
There are 4 bus lines from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, FlixBus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autolinee Federico | 1 | 13h 10m | $66.01 |
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 12h 0m | $87.64 |
| FlixBus | 5 | 15h 4m | $52.91 |
| Itabus | 4 | 15h 0m | $55.69 |
Autolinee Federico is an Italian bus company based in Reggio Calabria with service across the Italian peninsula to cities like Turin, Rimini, Florence, and Bari. Autolinee has the latest generation of buses, which provide spacious seats, legroom, USB charging outlets, and onboard restrooms.
Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that travels the length of the Italian peninsula daily. Some notable routes include stops in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Their modern buses have excellent amenities including air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, WiFi, and snacks and drinks for sale.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 5 trips from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna, and usually makes the trip in about 15 hours and 4 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 47 minutes to cover the 487 miles from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Bologna. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Villa San Giovanni?
Main departure station: Piazza Stazione 9
Villa San Giovanni has two bus stations with service to Bologna.
All bus stations in Villa San Giovanni:
Piazza Stazione 9
Villa San Giovanni Stazione (davanti)
Where does the bus arrive in Bologna?
Main arrival station: Piazza XX Settembre 6
Buses arrive in Bologna at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Bologna:
Piazza XX Settembre 6
Bus Stop
Piazza XX Settembre 6
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