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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Empoli
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Empoli among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$20 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Empoli:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
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How to get from Bologna to Empoli by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Empoli is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:10 AM2h46Bologna10:56 AMEmpoli$161One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 AM2h46Bologna10:56 AMEmpoli$161One-way0 transfers
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- 8:10 AM2h46Bologna10:56 AMEmpoli$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Empoli:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 48m.
- Around 63 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Empoli as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Empoli station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo to go to Empoli by train.
- Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Empoli by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
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