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Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major state gallery with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raffaello, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 21 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
It's difficult to get from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna without transferring at least once.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $15, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $17 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna:
A train is $1 (€0.99) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $17 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $2 (€2). The journey takes 1h 36m versus 1h 5m 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 San Piero a Sieve to Bologna trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:18 AM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h30 | 7:48 AM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:53 AM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h40 | 8:33 AM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:28 AM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h30 | 8:58 AM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:35 AM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h23 | 9:58 AM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:37 AM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h21 | 10:58 AM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:37 PM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h21 | 1:58 PM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:37 PM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h21 | 2:58 PM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:37 PM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h21 | 3:58 PM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:37 PM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h21 | 4:58 PM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:35 PM S. Piero A Sieve | 1h23 | 5:58 PM Bologna | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from San Piero a Sieve to Bologna run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:38, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 3h 17m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 26 |
Fastest train 3h 17m |
First train 12:38 AM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 14 days |
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