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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major fine arts museum with outstanding Emilian paintings from the Middle Ages to the Baroque, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and Guido Reni.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pisa to Bologna Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pisa to Bologna Airport will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Pisa to Bologna Airport without transferring at least 2 times.
Regionale 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0400+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX103
Regionale 18493 · Regionale 17838+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX195
Regionale Veloce 4014 · Regionale 17816+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX067
Regionale Veloce 4014 · Regionale 17816+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX067
Regionale 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0400+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX103
Regionale 18493 · Regionale 17838+
MARCONI EXPRESS MX195Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pisa to Bologna Airport 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 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m 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 Pisa to Bologna Airport:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Pisa to Bologna Airport costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Bologna Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 53m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $53 (€43) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 2h 1m versus 1h 59m 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.
The table below shows live departures for Pisa to Bologna Airport trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4014 · Regionale 17816+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX067 | 7:38 AM Pisa Centrale | 3h09 | 10:47 AM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18489 · Autobus TTPER B0400+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX103 | 8:50 AM Pisa Centrale | 4h21 | 1:11 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 18493 · Regionale 17838+ MARCONI EXPRESS MX195 | 2:50 PM Pisa Centrale | 4h29 | 7:19 PM Bologna Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Pisa to Bologna Airport run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $10 (€8) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:50, the last at 18:34. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 2h 17m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 17m |
First train 6:50 AM |
Last train 6:34 PM |
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Prices are moderate by Italian standards. Airport dining costs more than city cafes and restaurants.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave EUR 1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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