Bus Kyiv – Bologna
from 5,775 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
29–34 hThis route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Kyiv – Bologna bus covers about 1850 km, takes roughly 29–34 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 5,775 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. A seat is reserved online with no prepayment and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 1850 km
- Travel time
- 29–34 h
Kyiv – Bologna bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 13:00Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 31htransfers: 1 | Thu | Biletskyi Trans |
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 09:30AZS Q8 Cantagallo West, Autostrada A1 Milano-Napoli km 199 | 27h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Sat | OK Trans |
| 06:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 10:30Avto grill Castel Bentivoglio east | 28h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed | S-Trans |
| 07:00AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 20:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 37htransfers: 1 | Thu, Sun | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
| 07:30Vyizd iz avtostantsii, stoianka bilia «TASKOMBANK» | 16:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 32h 30min | Wed, Sat | SVS Viaggio |
| 16:45metro Kharkivska | 22:00avtovokzal | 29h 15mintransfers: 1 | Thu | Ukraina - Centr |
| 17:30AS "Dachna" | 22:00avtovokzal | 28h 30mintransfers: 1 | Thu | Ukraina - Centr |
| 19:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 07:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 35h 30min | Wed | V&V Trans |
| 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 04:20Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 32h 20min | Tue | Avtobus v Italiu |
| 20:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32, platforma 13 | 04:30Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6 | 32h 30min | Tue, Thu | Bus Trans |
| 21:00Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 08:45Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 35h 45mintransfers: 1 | Wed | Amara Tour |
| 21:40Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 09:30Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 35h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | Kollmi |
| 22:10Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury 32 | 07:00Autostazione "Piazza XX Settembre", 6 | 32h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | ROMAN RAIZEN |
| 22:20Avtostantsiia Kyiv (tsentralnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal), metro Vokzalna; vulytsia Symona Petliury; budynok 32 | 09:00Zupynka "AZS Eni", vulytsia Anhelo Masini; budynok 1/2 | 34h 40mintransfers: 1 | Wed | АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ |
| 22:30AS "Kyiv", vul. S. Petliury, 32 (10pl.) | 08:10Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 33h 40mintransfers: 2 | Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | AL-TRANS |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 5775 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. 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 5,775 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat is reserved online with no prepayment 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, 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.