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Museo Piaggio
Flagship museum of Piaggio and Vespa history, displaying iconic scooters, prototypes, and industrial design in a restored factory setting.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bologna to Pontedera is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Pontedera will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
It's difficult to get from Bologna to Pontedera without transferring at least once.
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Trains from Bologna to Pontedera run on average 132 times per day, taking around 1h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:17, the last at 22:53. The fastest train covers the 67 miles (108 km) distance in 1h 13m.
Distance 67 miles (108 km) |
Average train duration 1h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Trains per day 132 |
Fastest train 1h 13m |
First train 1:17 AM |
Last train 10:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Bologna to Pontedera.
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Pontedera trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:16 AM Bologna | 2h57 | 8:13 AM Pontedera | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:16 PM Bologna | 2h59 | 9:15 PM Pontedera | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Flagship museum of Piaggio and Vespa history, displaying iconic scooters, prototypes, and industrial design in a restored factory setting.
Contemporary art center hosting temporary exhibitions, photography, and cultural programming in a modern civic venue.
Archaeology museum presenting finds from the Valdera area, useful for understanding the territory from prehistory onward.
Main square of Pontedera, a central meeting point framed by civic buildings, shops, and regular public events.
Historic central street ideal for strolling, shopping, and observing the town’s everyday urban character.
Tree-lined urban park offering open green space, walking paths, and a relaxed break near the center.
Tuscan bread soup with tomatoes, stale bread, basil and olive oil. A humble classic across Pisa province, loved for turning simple pantry staples into comfort food.
A thick vegetable and bean soup with black cabbage, cannellini beans and bread. Traditional in Tuscany and common in local homes and trattorias.
Hand-cut pasta ribbons traditionally served with slow-cooked wild boar sauce. Popular in inland Tuscany, including around Pontedera, for its rich game flavor.
Refined restaurant with creative Tuscan cuisine, seasonal ingredients and a more elegant atmosphere for a special meal.
Established Tuscan restaurant known for regional meat dishes, pasta and a classic dining room atmosphere in central Pontedera.
Well-known traditional venue serving pizza, Tuscan favorites and seafood in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.
Moderate for Italy: dining and coffee are reasonable, but hotels can rise in peak season. Local transit is limited, so train and taxi costs may add up for visitors.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% at restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Pontedera-Casciana Terme -> Piazza Cavour, Pontedera
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bologna to Pontedera 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 Pontedera, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bologna to Pontedera trains use the Bologna Centrale to Pontedera-Casciana T. station pair. Use this guide to compare Bologna and Pontedera train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bologna Centrale is 1 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Centrale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, A Cafè, VyTA Boulangerie, Venchi, Scambio, Juice Bar, KFC, Dispensa Emilia, Lavazza, Mokà, & more
Free Wi-Fi. . ATMs are aTM is located in the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00 - 21:00. Information desks are customer service center is on the ground floor and open every day from 06:30 to 23:00.
Luggage storage is luggage facility, open daily from 07:00 to 22:00, is located in front of binario 7 Ovest (Track 7 West).
Available at Bologna Centrale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Centrale: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Centrale: 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.
Nearby hotels include Starhotels Excelsior, Millenn Hotel Bologna, UNA Hotels.
Bologna San Ruffillo is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna San Ruffillo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bologna San Ruffillo.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna San Ruffillo: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include San Ruffillo House, Hotel Il Guercino, Hotel Porta San Mamolo.
Bologna Borgo Panigale is 4 km from Bologna city centre. Public transport options include:
Bologna Borgo Panigale has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Il Patio, Trattoria Bonora
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Bologna Borgo Panigale. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bologna Borgo Panigale: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Flyon Hotel, Hotel Bologna Airport, Hotel Del Borgo.
Pontedera-Casciana T. has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ristorante Enoteca La Cantinetta, Osteria del Sole
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Pontedera-Casciana T.. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pontedera-Casciana T.. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pontedera-Casciana T.: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Armonia, Hotel La Pace, Hotel Il Falchetto.
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