Bus Bologna – Lviv
This route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Bologna – Lviv bus covers about 1500 km, takes roughly 24–28 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1500 km
- Travel time
- 24–28 h
Bologna – Lviv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:00Via Massarenti, 480 | 14:00zhd vokzal | 27h | Mon, Wed, Sat | SIM TRANS |
| 12:00Avtostantsiia Bolonia, ploshcha XX Settembre; budynok 6 | 11:00Zupynka "Kafe Charka do sviata" (bilia avtovokzalu), vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 23h | Sun | АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ |
| 12:20Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 20:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 31h 40min | Sun | ФОП Романишин |
| 12:50Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 15:20Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 26h 30min | Sun | Amara Tour |
| 14:30Via massarenti, 480 | 13:30Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska 109 | 23h | Sat | SAVI TRANS |
| 16:10Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 14:50Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 22h 40min | Thu | Sweet Bus |
| 16:20Avto grill Castel Bentivoglio east | 14:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 21h 40min | Sat | S-Trans |
| 16:45avtovokzal | 16:00AC vul. Ctryiska, 109 | 23h 15min | Sun | Ukraina - Centr |
| 17:00Avtovokzal | 14:00Naukova 35a | 21h | Sun | Еліта Транс |
| 18:00piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 17:20AV "Dvirtsevyi" pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 23h 20min | Sun | RED-BUS |
| 18:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 18:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska 109 | 24h | Sun | V&V Trans |
| 20:30Avtohryl | 17:30Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109, abo adresno | 21h | Sat | RomaTour |
| 20:50Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 23:45KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 26h 55min | Wed, Sun | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
| 20:50Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 00:15Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 21 | 27h 25mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sun | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 22:00Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 23:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 25h | Fri | Avtobus v Italiu |
| 23:55Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 03:30ploshcha Dvirtseva, bud. 1 | 27h 35min | Tue, Fri | SVS Viaggio |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Bologna – Lviv route
The Bologna to Lviv bus is mostly a journey home — for Ukrainians who have spent months or years working or studying in Italy and are returning to family, or travelling back for holidays and time off. The route covers roughly 1,500 kilometres and takes between 24 and 28 hours, including an overnight stretch across half of Europe and a stop at the Ukrainian border for passport control. Departures are typically from the Bologna Autostazione area, with arrival at the Dvirtseva bus terminal in Lviv, a short hop from the city centre and onward trains across Ukraine. Tickets on this route are paid in cash to the driver when boarding — card payment online is not available, as the fare is set in a foreign currency rather than hryvnia.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Bologna to Lviv bus take?
The trip takes roughly 24 to 28 hours depending on traffic and how long the border crossing takes. The distance is about 1,500 kilometres.
How do I pay for a ticket on this route?
Payment is made in cash directly to the driver when you board. Online card payment is not available for this route because the fare is set in a foreign currency, not hryvnia.
What documents do I need for this international route?
You need a valid international passport, since the route crosses the EU and Ukrainian border. Children require their own travel documents and, where applicable, parental consent to travel.
Where does the bus leave from in Bologna and where does it arrive in Lviv?
Departure is usually from the Bologna Autostazione area, with arrival at the Dvirtseva bus terminal in Lviv next to the railway station. The exact stop is shown on your ticket.
Is this an overnight bus?
Yes, because the journey lasts over a day it includes at least one night on the road. The bus makes regular rest stops along the way and at the border crossing.
How many buses run on the Bologna – Lviv route?
The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 11:00, the last at 23:55. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Bologna – Lviv route?
Carriers on this route: SIM TRANS, АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ, ФОП Романишин, Amara Tour, SAVI TRANS, Sweet Bus, S-Trans, Ukraina - Centr, Еліта Транс, RED-BUS, V&V Trans, RomaTour, LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O., LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС», Avtobus v Italiu, SVS Viaggio. The line-up depends on the travel date.