Bus Kyiv – Bologna
from 4,235 ₴when bought online
33–37 hUpcoming buses Kyiv – Bologna
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Kyiv – Bologna bus takes 33–37 h, usually about 34 h (1850 km, via Zhytomyr, Berdychiv and Vinnytsia). Up to 9 trips a day by 14 carriers, tickets from 4,235 ₴.
- on the road
- 33–37 h
- when bought online
- from 4,235 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 9
- carriers
- 14
A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 22:30. 15 of 15 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Bologna – Kyiv · from 4,235 ₴Kyiv – Bologna bus schedule
- 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3213:00+1Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
32h · Thu · Biletskyi Trans
transfers: 1
- 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3209:30+1AZS Q8 Cantagallo West, Autostrada A1 Milano-Napoli km 199
28h 30min · Wed, Sat · OK Trans
transfers: 1
- 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3210:30+1Avto grill Castel Bentivoglio east
29h 30min · Wed · S-Trans
transfers: 1
- 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 3220:00+1Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
38h · Thu, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O.
transfers: 1
- 07:30Vyizd iz avtostantsii, stoianka bilia «TASKOMBANK»16:00+1Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
33h 30min · Wed · SVS Viaggio
- 16:45metro Kharkivska22:00+1avtovokzal
30h 15min · Thu · Ukraina - Centr
transfers: 1
- 17:30AS "Dachna"22:00+1avtovokzal
29h 30min · Thu · Ukraina - Centr
transfers: 1
- 19:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3207:00+2Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
36h 30min · Wed · V&V Trans
- 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3204:20+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
33h 20min · Tue · Avtobus v Italiu
- 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32, 35-40 platforma04:30+2Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6
33h 30min · Tue, Thu · Bus Trans
- 21:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3208:45+2Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
36h 45min · Wed · Amara Tour
transfers: 1
- 21:40Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3209:30+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
36h 50min · Wed · Kollmi
transfers: 1
- 22:10Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 3207:00+2Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6
33h 50min · Wed · ROMAN RAIZEN
transfers: 1
- 22:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 3209:00+2Zupynka "AZS Eni", vulytsia Anhelo Masini; budynok 1/2
35h 40min · Wed · АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ
transfers: 1
- 22:30AS "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury, 32 (10pl.)07:50+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6
34h 20min · Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat · AL-TRANS
transfers: 2
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 13:00+1Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 32htransfers: 1 | Thu | Biletskyi Trans |
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 09:30+1AZS Q8 Cantagallo West, Autostrada A1 Milano-Napoli km 199 | 28h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sat | OK Trans |
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 10:30+1Avto grill Castel Bentivoglio east | 29h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed | S-Trans |
| 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 20:00+1Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 38htransfers: 1 | Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
| 07:30Vyizd iz avtostantsii, stoianka bilia «TASKOMBANK» | 16:00+1Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 33h 30min | Wed | SVS Viaggio |
| 16:45metro Kharkivska | 22:00+1avtovokzal | 30h 15mintransfers: 1 | Thu | Ukraina - Centr |
| 17:30AS "Dachna" | 22:00+1avtovokzal | 29h 30mintransfers: 1 | Thu | Ukraina - Centr |
| 19:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 07:00+2Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 36h 30min | Wed | V&V Trans |
| 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 04:20+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 33h 20min | Tue | Avtobus v Italiu |
| 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32, 35-40 platforma | 04:30+2Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6 | 33h 30min | Tue, Thu | Bus Trans |
| 21:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 08:45+2Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 36h 45mintransfers: 1 | Wed | Amara Tour |
| 21:40Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 09:30+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 36h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | Kollmi |
| 22:10Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 07:00+2Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6 | 33h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | ROMAN RAIZEN |
| 22:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 09:00+2Zupynka "AZS Eni", vulytsia Anhelo Masini; budynok 1/2 | 35h 40mintransfers: 1 | Wed | АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ |
| 22:30AS "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury, 32 (10pl.) | 07:50+2Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 34h 20mintransfers: 2 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | AL-TRANS |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Kyiv – Bologna route
The Kyiv to Bologna bus is a direct international service running halfway across Europe to the capital of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. It is a long haul: the coach crosses Ukraine, Poland, Austria or Hungary and climbs through the Alps, so plan for well over a day on the road. Most passengers belong to the Ukrainian community: people working in the factories and logistics of Bologna and nearby Modena and Reggio Emilia, students at Europe's oldest university, and families visiting relatives. Check the current schedule, pick a convenient departure date from Kyiv and book your seat in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kyiv to Bologna bus trip?
The journey takes roughly 34–40 hours depending on the route, the wait at the Polish border and rest stops. The coach crosses several countries and passes through the Alps, so it is a full long-haul trip of over a day. Check the schedule of your chosen departure for the exact travel time.
What documents do I need for the trip?
Travel to Italy requires a valid biometric international passport. Bologna is in the Schengen Area, so Ukrainian citizens may enter under visa-free rules or with a valid visa or residence permit. Check your passport validity and your grounds for stay before booking.
How do I get to Bologna Airport?
The city's main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ). The Marconi Express monorail shuttle runs from Bologna Centrale station to the terminal in about 7 minutes. Many passengers arriving by bus from Kyiv connect here to domestic Italian flights or onward connections.
Is there a return Bologna to Kyiv bus?
Yes, the route also runs in the reverse Bologna to Kyiv direction with its own departure schedule from Italy. The payment format is identical: reserve your seat online and pay the driver at boarding. Check the homebound departure dates separately and book early, as seats on long-haul services sell out quickly.
How much is a Kyiv – Bologna ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 4,235 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Kyiv – Bologna route?
The typical schedule has up to 9 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 22:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Bologna route?
Carriers on this route: Biletskyi Trans, OK Trans, S-Trans, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O., SVS Viaggio, Ukraina - Centr, V&V Trans, Avtobus v Italiu, Bus Trans, Amara Tour, Kollmi, ROMAN RAIZEN, АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ, AL-TRANS. The line-up depends on the travel date.
Are there overnight buses from Kyiv to Bologna?
Yes, 15 of 15 trips in the timetable run overnight.
How much luggage can I take on the Kyiv – Bologna bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.