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Buses from Pisa to Bologna

The journey from Pisa to Bologna by bus will take about 3h 30min. While there are some routes that involve a combination of train and bus connections, there is a single departure per day that relies entirely on bus transport. Buses from Pisa to Bologna depart from Pisa Autostazione Via Pietrasantina and arrive at Bologna Autostazione. This is a direct route offered by MarinoBus.

How long is the journey by bus from Pisa to Bologna?

Buses from Pisa to Bologna will take about 3h 30min to reach their destination. This is a direct route, so there are no changes. The journey covers approximately 104 miles (167 km) in total. The total duration of the trip can increase depending on the traffic between Pisa and Bologna, though you will typically experience a majority of traffic issues in the metropolitan areas surrounding these two cities. If you are traveling on a weekend, you will generally experience less traffic since you avoid any rush hour traffic that can occur during the weekdays. Buses may take stops for rest breaks that typically last around 15min.

How many buses are there from Pisa to Bologna?

There is one bus traveling from Pisa to Bologna per day, with seven total departures per week including weekends. The bus departs from Autostazione Via Pietrasantina in Pisa at 8:00 p.m. each evening and generally arrives in Bologna at 11:30 p.m. There are other routes that involve a train connection, and require departure from the train stations in Pisa instead of Pisa Autostazione Via Pietrasantina. Travelers can use Omio to determine which of these options is the best fit for their travel preferences, though bus travel and train travel are generally similarly priced.

What is/are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Pisa to Bologna?

Departure bus station: Buses from Pisa to Bologna depart from Autostazione Via Pietrasantina in Pisa. The station is just over 1 mile (1.7 km) from the Pisa city centre, which is Piazza Giordano da Rivalto. You can take a taxi or a city bus from the city centre to the station, as there is a stop directly outside the station. You can also make this walk in about 15min. Pietrasantina Autostazione is located on Largo dei Carabinieri, a circular street with a variety of facilities attached. These facilities include a cafe, parking for travelers, restrooms, shops, restaurants, and gas stations. The station recommends you arrive 10-30min in advance of your departure time. If you are traveling by car to the bus station, there is a free parking lot named Parcheggio Via Pietrasantina adjacent to the station where you can keep your vehicle during the time of your journey. Travelers with disabilities can receive assistance at the station for boarding and other support by calling MarinoBus in advance to ensure support throughout their journey.

Arrival bus station: The arrival station for buses from Pisa to Bologna is Bologna Autostazione. The station is about 1 mile (1.7 km) from the city centre, known as Bologna Center Town. You can catch a city bus or taxi from directly outside the station, or make the walk in about 15min. The station offers a bar, cafeteria, ticketing and information counters, travel agency, barber shop, clothing store, restrooms, phone booths, and waiting room. Travelers with disabilities can coordinate services in advance by calling MarinoBus. If you choose to walk from Bologna Autostazione, the station is attached to Parco della Montagnola, a park built in the 19th century that surrounds a 14th century castle and is an excellent place to relax and decompress after your travels. There are also restaurants and cafes surrounding the area.

Which bus companies travel from Pisa to Bologna?

The company operating buses from Pisa to Bologna is MarinoBus. This company is about 60 years old and provides over 200 destinations with more than 6,000 connections. MarinoBus has over 3,000 affiliated ticket offices throughout Italy, and offers a comfortable and affordable travel across the country.

MarinoBus Pisa to Bologna

MarinoBus operates a fleet of more than 170 buses, continuously serviced to ensure maximum efficiency, reliability, and comfort. The buses rotate through each route, so travelers from Pisa to Bologna can expect to be riding one of the top bus models available. The TDX27 Astromega seats 66 passengers on a double deck. The Setra 431 seats 70 passengers on a double deck. The Mercedes T. seats 46 passengers on a single deck. The Setra 517 seats 56 passengers on a single deck. The TX18 Altano seats 56 passengers on a single deck. The Setra 417 seats 56 passengers on a single deck. All of these models operate between Pisa and Bologna. Each of these buses is outfitted with free Wi-Fi routers.

Pisa to Bologna Bus: Services on Board

MarinoBus provides air conditioning, Wi-Fi, restrooms, televisions, 220 V electrical sockets, USB ports, and hi-fi stereos built into the bus. The seats are either leather or hypoallergenic material, and offer reclining ability and footrests to passengers for optimal comfort. There is also a minibar on the bus for drinks or snacks. Each passenger is guaranteed one carry-on piece of luggage with a maximum size of 16x14x6 inches (40x35x15 cm) to ensure it can fit in the overhead compartments. Each passenger is also guaranteed two pieces of luggage stored in the luggage compartment under the bus, with a maximum size of 55x55x55 inches (140x140x140 cm) and maximum weight of 27 pounds (12kgs). Passengers can bring a disassembled bicycle in a bag, which counts as one of their two pieces of guaranteed luggage. There is also a supplemental fee for the bicycle that is paid on board the bus. Small pets that weigh under 22 pounds (10kgs) and kept in a carrier under 12x12x16 inches (30x30x40 cm) are allowed on board, and must be kept on the floor next to the passenger’s seat. These small pets will need a ticket discounted at 40% rate. Services for disabled travelers can be provided by contacting MarinoBus in advance of your travel. Smoking or drinking alcohol is not permitted on board MarinoBus buses.