The cheapest and fastest trains from Bologna Centrale to Livorno
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
5 h 40 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna Centrale to Livorno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna Centrale to Livorno will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Bologna Centrale for Livorno on Tue, May 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct trains cover the 135 km distance in an average of 5 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest trains will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:10 AM5h40Bologna Centrale1:50 PMLivorno$211One-way0 transfers
7:10 AM5h40Bologna Centrale12:50 PMLivorno$211One-way0 transfers
8:10 AM5h40Bologna Centrale1:50 PMLivorno$211One-way0 transfers
7:10 AM5h40Bologna Centrale12:50 PMLivorno$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Bologna Centrale to Livorno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna Centrale to Livorno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $19, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna Centrale to Livorno:
A train is $0.11 (€0.09) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna Centrale to Livorno costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 37m.
Tickets start at around $22 (€17) compared to roughly $48 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 2h 35m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Bologna Centrale to Livorno train times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna Centrale to Livorno trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:10 AM Bologna Centrale | 5h40 | 1:50 PM Livorno | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bologna Centrale to Livorno
Trains from Bologna Centrale to Livorno run on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 07:10, the last at 15:21. The fastest train covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average train duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Trains per day 52 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 7:10 AM |
Last train 3:21 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity, Italo from Bologna Centrale to Livorno trainsRegionale, Intercity, Italo trains will get you between Bologna Centrale and Livorno from $16 (€13). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bologna Centrale to Livorno
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna Centrale to Livorno by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Livorno, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bologna Centrale to Livorno
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
- Burger King
- A Cafè
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Venchi
- Scambio
- Juice Bar
- KFC
- Dispensa Emilia
- Lavazza
- Mokà
- & more
- Accessible facilities including barrier-free restrooms, elevators and ramps. Sala Blu mobility assistance available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
- Starhotels Excelsior
- Millenn Hotel Bologna
- UNA Hotels
- Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00
- Customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
- Bus lines: 21, 25, 30, 36, 61, 62, 77, BLQ
- Monorail lines: Marconi Express
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Italo, ÖBB EC, EN
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Access is available from Piazza Dante.
- Ristorante Pizzeria La Barcarola
- Osteria del Mare
- To the left side of the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Gran Duca
- Hotel Città
- Hotel Ariston
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-6 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-9 for local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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