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Trip Overview

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.

5h 42m
Duration
404 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bologna to Vatican City bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Autoservizi Salemi SrlATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 6m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 31m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 28m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 13m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 28m • 1 change
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    Autoservizi Salemi SrlATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 6m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 33m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 33m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 10m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 23m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 34m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 32m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 37m • 1 change
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    Autoservizi Salemi SrlATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Itabus S.p.A.ATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 13m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 32m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità5h 37m • 1 change
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    FlixBusATAC S.p.A. Azienda per la mobilità6h 9m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 403.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Vatican City?

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.

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