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Essen to Bologna buses

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Trip Overview

The bus between Essen and Bologna takes 17h 20m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Essen to Bologna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 20m
Duration
1,150 km
Distance
€120
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Essen to Bologna bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Essen and Bologna. The service departs Essen at 5:50 PM in the evening, which arrives into Bologna at 11:10:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essen to Bologna? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,149.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 20m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Bologna, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Bologna Centrale 4 times a week. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 17h 20m.

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