There are 4 ways to get from Macerata to Bologna 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 Macerata to Anconatrain Re
- Take the train from Ancona to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3h 7m€30–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Civitanova Marche to Bologna Centralebus Senise
5h 2m€20Drive 252.1 km
- Drive from Macerata to Bolognacar 252.1 km
2h 41m€41–59Bus via Ancona
- Take the bus from Macerata - Suore S.Giuseppe to Ancona - Via Marconi 1bus Contram_4001
- Take the bus from Ancona to Bologna Centralebus N422 / ...
5h 40m€22–33
Macerata to Bologna by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macerata to Bologna is to bus which costs €19 - €21 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Macerata to Bologna is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Macerata to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Macerata - V.Le Don Bosco and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Civitanova Marche. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Macerata to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Macerata and arriving at Bologna Centrale via Ancona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Macerata and Bologna is 271 km. The road distance is 252.1 km.
The best way to get from Macerata to Bologna without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €90.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Macerata to Bologna, including transfers.
Macerata to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Civitanova Marche station.
Macerata to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Macerata station.
The best way to get from Macerata to Bologna is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs €30 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €21 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Macerata, Italy and Bologna, Italy?
You can take a train from Macerata to Bologna Centrale via Ancona in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Civitanova Marche to Bologna Centrale twice a week. Tickets cost €17 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Macerata to Ancona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +390975 343195
- [email protected]
- Website
- ventrebus.com
Bus from Civitanova Marche to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17
- Schedules at
- ventrebus.com
- Phone
- +39 800 037 737
- [email protected]
- Website
- Contram Mobilita s.c.p.a.
Bus from Macerata - Suore S.Giuseppe to Ancona - Via Marconi 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–5
- Schedules at
- Contram Mobilita s.c.p.a.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ancona to Bologna Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Macerata to Bologna bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.
Macerata to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Ancona station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macerata to Bologna is 252 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Macerata to Bologna.
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