The average bus between Bologna and Vatican City takes 5h 42m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bologna to Vatican City. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Bologna and Vatican City. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bologna is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Vatican City at 5:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Bologna Autostazione station and arriving at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station via Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
Bologna to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bologna Autostazione station.
Bologna to Vatican City bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni station.
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The distance between Bologna and Vatican City is 301.8 km. The road distance is 377 km.
Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bologna Autostazione to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.