INFO & COSTS
For buses or coaches with driver for up to 50 people, the standard rate starts at € 100* per hour, or for a full day (maximum of 8
hours) starts at € 900*.
When hiring a coach with a driver, prices may vary according to several factors, including:
- Number of passengers
- Place of departure and destination
- Rental duration (hourly or daily)
- Kilometre distance travelled
- Number of drivers required
- Seasonality (high or low season)
- Size of the vehicle
- Any intermediate stops
For an accurate and customised quote, please contact us directly.
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
For one day (8 hours), the cost of coach hire for 50 people varies according to the distance travelled:
- 50 – 100 km: from € 400*
- 150 – 200 km: from € 800*
- 250 – 450 km: from € 900*
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
The price of hiring a 30-seater coach starts at € 400 for half a day.
For a full day, the price starts at € 600.
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
The price of a 20-seater coach for 3 hours starts at € 350*. For 8 hours the price starts at € 500*. These coaches are ideal for
trips and excursions for small groups.
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
Renting a 12-seater minibus starts at €250.00* per day for local services. The price includes professional driver and fuel. For
longer trips or specific services, please request a detailed quote.
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
Hire of a 9-seater minibus starts at €220* per day for local services. The price includes professional driver and fuel. For longer
trips or specific services, please request a detailed quote.
*Prices are net of VAT, parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) charges.
For school trips we offer discounted fares starting from €450.00* per day for a 50-seater coach. The price includes qualified
driver, fuel and specific insurance for school groups. Contact us well in advance to receive the best offer.
*Prices are net of VAT, with parking and ZTL (limited traffic zone) excluded.
Our fleet includes a range of vehicles to meet every need:
- Cars, including vintage models (up to 4 seats)
- People carriers (up to 9 seats)
- Minibuses (up to 20 seats)
- Minibuses and buses (up to 30 seats)
- Coaches and luxury coaches (up to 50 seats)
- Double-decker coaches (up to 75 seats)
A luxury coach has between 30 and 50 seats, depending on its layout.
Our double-decker coaches can accommodate up to 75 passengers.
Private minibuses and coaches generally have between 9 and 60 seats, depending on the model and layout. Our most popular models are 50-seaters, ideal for transporting large groups comfortably and efficiently.
Yes, our coaches are accessible for passengers with disabilities. If you have special needs, please let us know at the time of booking so we can put everything in place to ensure a comfortable trip.
To ensure the availability of a coach with driver and get the best rates, we recommend booking at least 4-6 weeks in advance, especially during high season and for special events. You can request a free quote or contact us by phone to arrange your trip.
We offer services for:
- School trips and educational visits
- Corporate events and conventions
- Weddings and ceremonies
- Transfer from/to airports
- Sightseeing tours
- Sports events
- Pilgrimages
- Shuttle services for trade fairs and events
Of course! We offer coach hire services for any type of private event, such as weddings, birthday parties, concerts etc.
Yes, you can change your booking. To do this,
- Contact us as soon as possible (at least 48 hours before the service)
- Indicate the booking number provided in the confirmation email
- Specify the changes you would like to make (date, time, itinerary or number of passengers)
We will endeavour to meet your request on the basis of vehicle and driver availability. You will be informed of any price change before you confirm the change.
Cancellation policies vary, but we generally require at least 30 days' notice for a full refund of your deposit. For more information, visit the dedicated page.
Booking our Rental With Driver (RWD) service in Bologna is quick and easy! You can choose from three convenient options:
- Complete the online form: Use the booking form on our website. Simply enter the date, time, departure/arrival addresses and number of passengers to receive a personalised quote.
- Send us an email: SWrite to info@busbologna.it indicating all the details of the desired transfer. Our team will respond promptly with all the information you need.
- 3. Call us directly: For immediate assistance or urgent bookings, please contact us on 3312130120. One of our operators will be happy to help you arrange your transfer.
BOLOGNA
Antipasti
- Mortadella
- Squacquerone with piadina cheese
- Fried gnocchi
Pasta and first courses
- Tortellini in broth
- Tagliatelle with ragù
- Green lasagne
- Gramigna pasta with sausage
Main courses and sides
- Bolognese cutlet
- Friggione stewed tomatoes
- Mixed boiled meats
Desserts
- Rice cake
- Pinza bolognese
- Raviole pastries
Start in Piazza Maggiore, admiring the Fountain of Neptune and the Basilica of San Petronio. Continue towards the Two Towers (Asinelli and Garisenda) and climb the 498 steps of the Asinelli Tower for breathtaking views. Lose yourself in the Quadrilateral, the ancient food market, for a lunch of local specialities. In the afternoon, explore the Santo Stefano complex (known as the Seven Churches) and finish with a walk under the characteristic porticoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Look out for the small window on the canal in Via Piella, nicknamed the little Venice of Bologna, for a hidden glimpse of the city's ancient network of canals.
- Day 1: Piazza Maggiore and its monuments (Palazzo d 'Accursio, Basilica of San Petronio, Palazzo del Podestà), Palazzo dell 'Archiginnasio with its Anatomical Theatre, Torre Asinelli and Quadrilatero.
- Day 2: National Art Gallery with masterpieces by Carracci and Guido Reni, the Santo Stefano complex and the Church of Santa Maria della Vita, to admire the Lamentation over Christ; the MAMBO (Museum of Modern Art of Bologna).
- Day 3: Basilica of San Domenico, Sanctuary of San Luca via the world’s longest portico (almost 4 km), Montagnola Park or an excursion to Dozza with its murals, or to Modena to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Cathedral.
- The “voltone” of Palazzo Podestà: Beneath the vault of Palazzo del Podestà, if you whisper at one corner, your voice can be heard clearly in the opposite corner, thanks to a particular acoustic effect.
- The little window onto the canal: In Via Piella there’s a small window that, when opened, reveals the hidden Navile canal, testifying to the ancient water city of Bologna.
- Three blows on Neptune's head: Legend has it that whoever walks three times around the statue of Neptune and then strikes three blows on his head will be lucky.
- The meridian of San Petronio:The basilica is home to the world’s longest sundial in a closed building (67.7 metres).
- Medieval measurements: The ancient units of measurement used for trade are still visible on the exterior wall of Palazzo del Podestà.
- Little Jerusalem: The Santo Stefano complex, with its seven churches, was designed as a miniature replica of sites in the Holy Land.
- Cannabis Protectio: On the central vault of Palazzo d’Accursio there is a wooden panel with a golden hemp leaf, a protective symbol for the city, indicating the importance of hemp in Bologna’s economic history.
DAY 1
Piazza Maggiore and Fountain of Neptune, Basilica of San Petronio, Church of Santa Maria della Vita, the Two Towers, Santo Stefano, San Domenico
DAY 2
Sanctuary of San Luca, the Archiginnasio, National Art Gallery
DAY 3
Metropolitan Cathedral of San Pietro, Little Venice, Montagnola Park, MAMbo, Via del Pratello
DAY 4
Excursion to Parma
DAY 5
Excursion to Ravenna
DAY 6
Excursion to Ferrara
DAY 7
Trip to the Mirabilandia amusement park
Distance covered: 179 km