There are 4 ways to get from Bologna to Macerata by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain Fr
- Take the train from Ancona to Maceratatrain Re
3h 41m€30–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Anconabus N422 / ...
- Take the bus from Ancona - Via Marconi 1 to Maceratabus Contram_4001
5h 32m€22–32Drive 249 km
- Drive from Bologna to Maceratacar 249 km
2h 43m€41–58Bus via Deposito Due Madonne 2
- Take the bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Anconabus
- Take the bus from Ancona - Via Maggini to Maceratabus Contram_4001
6h 12m€55–82
Bologna to Macerata by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Macerata is to bus which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bologna to Macerata is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Macerata. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Macerata via Ancona - Via Marconi 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Bologna to Macerata. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Macerata via Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Bologna and Macerata is 271 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Bologna to Macerata without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Bologna to Macerata, including transfers.
Bologna to Macerata bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
Bologna to Macerata train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Bologna Centrale station.
The best way to get from Bologna to Macerata is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Macerata, Italy?
You can take a train from Bologna Centrale to Macerata via Ancona in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Macerata via Ancona and Ancona - Via Marconi 1 in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ancona to Macerata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39 800 037 737
- [email protected]
- Website
- Contram Mobilita s.c.p.a.
Bus from Ancona - Via Marconi 1 to Macerata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Contram Mobilita s.c.p.a.
Bus from Ancona - Via Maggini to Macerata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Contram Mobilita s.c.p.a.
- Phone
- +39 0362 185 0590
- [email protected]
- Website
- Onebus
Bus from Bologna - Servizio Due Madonne to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Onebus
Want to know more about travelling around Italy
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Bologna to Macerata bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ancona station.
Bologna to Macerata train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Ancona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Macerata is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Bologna to Macerata.
Book your Bologna to Macerata train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Bologna to Macerata bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1150+ hotels available in Macerata.





















