The average bus between Folkestone and Bologna takes 25h 50m and the fastest bus takes 21h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.
Buses run twice daily between Folkestone and Bologna. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bologna at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Pencester Road and take an average of 25h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Folkestone to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Bologna station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 50m.
Folkestone to Bologna bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Dover station.
Folkestone to Bologna bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bologna - Bus Station.
The distance between Folkestone and Bologna is 1,053.7 km. The road distance is 1,453 km.
You can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Bologna - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 6m.