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Compare train and bus for Asti to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Asti to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 156 miles (252 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$27 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Asti to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Asti to Bologna costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
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How to get from Asti to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Asti to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:30 PM4h50Asti10:20 PMBologna$121One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:30 PM4h50Asti10:20 PMBologna$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:30 PM4h50Asti10:20 PMBologna$121One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM4h50Asti9:20 PMBologna$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Asti to Bologna:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Asti to Bologna costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Asti and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Asti station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Asti, Piazza Medaglie d'Oro (Autostazione) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Italo, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Italo, Intercity.
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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