Bus Lviv – Bologna
from 4,744 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
24–28 hThis route is available for reservation with payment to the driver on boarding.
The Lviv – Bologna 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. Tickets start at 4,744 ₴ 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
- 1500 km
- Travel time
- 24–28 h
Lviv – Bologna bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01:15AC vul. Ctryiska, 109 | 22:00avtovokzal | 20h 45mintransfers: 1 | Fri | Ukraina - Centr |
| 06:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 08:45Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 26h 45mintransfers: 1 | Thu | Amara Tour |
| 06:00AS "Lviv №1" vul. Stryiska, 109 | 08:35piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 26h 35mintransfers: 1 | Thu | RED-BUS |
| 06:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109, abo adresno | 05:00Avtohryl | 23htransfers: 1 | Wed | RomaTour |
| 06:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 02:30Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 20h 30min | Mon | Sweet Bus |
| 06:20AV "Dvirtsevyi" pl. Dvirtseva, 1 | 08:35piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 26h 15mintransfers: 1 | Thu | RED-BUS |
| 08:00Naukova 35a | 06:00Avtovokzal | 22htransfers: 1 | Fri | Еліта Транс |
| 09:30Zupynka "Kafe Charka do sviata" (bilia avtovokzalu), vulytsia Stryiska; budynok 109 | 09:00Zupynka "AZS Eni", vulytsia Anhelo Masini; budynok 1/2 | 23h 30mintransfers: 1 | Thu | АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ |
| 09:45Terminal KLR BUS (s. Sokilnyky), vulytsia Sknylivska; budynok 10 | 09:00Zupynka "AZS Eni", vulytsia Anhelo Masini; budynok 1/2 | 23h 15mintransfers: 1 | Thu | АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ |
| 10:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 10:30Avto grill Castel Bentivoglio east | 24h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed | S-Trans |
| 11:10Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 16:20Avtostantsiia Bolonia | 29h 10min | Thu | РОМАНИШИН В.І. ФОП |
| 12:30Avtvokzal, vul. Stryiska 109 | 11:20Via Massarenti, 480 | 22h 50mintransfers: 1 | Wed | SIM TRANS |
| 13:45ploshcha Dvirtseva, bud. 1 | 16:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 26h 15min | Wed, Sat | SVS Viaggio |
| 14:00Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 13:00Autostazione, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 23htransfers: 1 | Thu, Sun | Biletskyi Trans |
| 16:20Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 15:20Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 23h | Mon | TopAvtoTrans |
| 18:40KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 20:00Autostazione di Bologna, Piazza XX Settembre, 6 | 25h 20min | Thu, Sun | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 4744 ₴ 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 Lviv – Bologna route
The Lviv to Bologna bus is a direct international route running across half of Europe to the industrial heart of Emilia-Romagna. The route serves the large Ukrainian community in Bologna and Modena — workers, students and families visiting one another. Before travelling, check the current departure schedule from Lviv and seat availability, as buses run several times a week. Bologna is also a handy hub onward to Florence, Rimini and other northern Italian cities.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the bus from Lviv to Bologna?
This is a long international direction, so the trip takes roughly 30–36 hours depending on the route, number of stops and queues at the EU border. The bus crosses Poland, Czechia or Austria before reaching northern Italy. Check the schedule of your chosen departure for the exact travel time.
What documents do I need for the trip?
To cross the border you need a valid biometric international passport. Stays in Italy and the EU fall under visa-free rules. Children require their own travel document. We recommend carrying travel insurance and proof of your trip's purpose, which border officers may check.
How do I get to Bologna airport?
The city's main air gateway is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). The Marconi Express monorail shuttle links Bologna Centrale station with the terminal in about 7–8 minutes. From the bus arrival point, reach the central station by city transport, then take the Marconi Express to the airport.
Is there a return bus from Bologna to Lviv?
Yes, the direction runs both ways — Lviv to Bologna and back. Return buses from Bologna to Lviv operate on their own schedule several times a week. Reservation and payment to the driver work the same way. Check dates and seat availability on the return route page.
How much is a Lviv – Bologna ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 4,744 ₴ 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 Lviv – Bologna route?
The typical schedule has up to 8 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 01:15, the last at 18:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Bologna route?
Carriers on this route: Ukraina - Centr, Amara Tour, RED-BUS, RomaTour, Sweet Bus, Еліта Транс, АВТОГРАНД СЕРВІС ТОВ, S-Trans, РОМАНИШИН В.І. ФОП, SIM TRANS, SVS Viaggio, Biletskyi Trans, TopAvtoTrans, LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O.. The line-up depends on the travel date.