Italy by bus

Intercity buses in Italy

In Italy intercity buses are available on more than 4977 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 66 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Italian intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.

The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Taormina - Castelmola or Giardini Naxos - Taormina can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.

Domestic routes

As mentioned above there are more than 4977 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Italy. Below you will find some of the most popular Italian travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:

International routes

From Italy there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Croatia, Switzerland, and Slovenia, as well as to other countries such as Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Germany.

The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Italian bus companies.

Most of the International bus departures drive from Trieste, Venice - Mestre, and Venice. Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:

Airport buses in Italy

If you are flying to Italy you will land in one of 32 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Italian airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.

International airports:

Domestic airports:

Bus companies in Italy

There are over 118 bus companies operating in Italy. 61 companies offer intercity bus lines, 23 companies drive airport shuttles, 30 companies operate regional and local lines, 54 bus companies offer bus rental and 20 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 68 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Rome and Naples.

61 intercity bus companies operating in Italy are very different in size. The largest Italian company Marino Autolinee connects more than 163 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Livigno Express only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Italy. Full list of bus companies in Italy can be found here.

Bus stations in Italy

In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Italy there is a total of 224 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Italy click here.

Hire a coach in Italy

Italian bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Italy. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.
Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Italy:

• Brusutti
• Florentia Bus
• Calanda Viaggi Reisen
• Viaggi l'Aurora
• SitBus

Public transportation in Italy

In the majority of larger Italian cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Naples or Milan you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.

Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.

Here is a list of some Italian companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.

• Brusutti
• Prestia e Comandè
• Lamezia
• Sais Autolinee
• Sita Sud
• Gruppo Torinese Trasporti
• Azienda Trasporti Automobilistici Pubblici
• Arriva Italia
• Busitalia Nord
• DolomitiBus

What to see in Italy

As a visitor of Italy, you have lots of great Italian sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Rialto Bridge (Venice), Ponte Rosso (Trieste), and Doge's Palace (Venice). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Italy worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Italy:

Rialto Bridge

monument

Ponte Rosso

monument

Doge's Palace

monument

St. Peter's Basilica

monumental building

Ponte Vecchio

monument

Uffizi Gallery

museum