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Museo delle Sinopie
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.








Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1h 40m
Average duration
2h 22m
Buses per day
8
Distance
116 km
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Pisa:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pisa costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Marino Autolinee | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:13PM | Duration 5h03 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:04PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 03:28PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pisa buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 34103 · Regionale Veloce 4035 | 12:10 PM Bologna Centrale | 3h18 | 3:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 6:05 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 3h05 | 9:35 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
130 | 7:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h30 | 9:45 AM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 34095 · Regionale Veloce 4027 | 9:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h15 | 12:25 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 34094 · Regionale 34098 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h03 | 3:13 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 · Regionale Veloce 4033 | 10:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h18 | 2:28 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18837 · Regionale 18373 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 3h54 | 3:04 PM Pisa Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 34098 | 11:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 4h03 | 3:13 PM Pisa Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 2h35 | 1:50 PM Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Bologna to Pisa run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:45, the last at 23:54. The fastest bus covers the 71 miles (115 km) distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 71 miles (115 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€9) |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 3:45 AM |
Last bus 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 63 days |
Discover the best of Pisa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Pisa trip today.
Pisa's main museum displays sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and treasures from the cathedral complex and the city.
Museum of preparatory sinopias from Camposanto frescoes, offering rare insight into medieval artistic techniques and restoration.
Museum in Palazzo Lanfranchi with 19th- and 20th-century art, including works by Tuscan artists and temporary exhibitions.
Pisa's UNESCO square gathers the Leaning Tower, cathedral, baptistery, and cemetery in one extraordinary monumental ensemble.
Historic square framed by noble buildings and the Scuola Normale, central to Pisa's medieval civic and political life.
Lively riverside promenade ideal for walking, with historic palaces, bridges, and classic views of the Arno through the city center.
Cecina is a thin wood-fired chickpea flour pancake, crisp outside and soft inside. It is a classic street food across Pisa and coastal Tuscany.
Pappa al pomodoro is a thick bread and tomato soup with garlic, basil, and olive oil. It is a beloved Tuscan peasant dish often found in Pisa.
Ribollita is a hearty Tuscan soup of bread, beans, and vegetables, traditionally reheated the next day. It reflects the frugal home cooking of the area.
Well-known traditional trattoria serving classic Tuscan plates and local specialties in a warm, rustic atmosphere.
Casual, established spot famous for cecina and pizza in a lively local setting. Ideal for trying one of Pisa’s signature foods.
Historic Pisan restaurant known for refined Tuscan seafood and meat dishes in an elegant, traditional setting near the center.
Moderate for Italy. Budget eats and local transit are reasonable, but hotels near the Leaning Tower and peak-season dining cost more than in smaller Tuscan towns.
Service is often included or minimal. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% for great restaurant service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Pisa by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pisa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Pisa buses use the Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) to Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina) station pair, with some services arriving at Pisa, Aeroporto Parcheggio Aurelia. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Pisa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station), Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km), Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
Available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre): Elevators, ramps.
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