How to travel from Bologna to Empoli

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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 €6. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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1h 57m

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1h 27m

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2h 18m

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1h 48m

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from Bologna to Empoli

How to get from Bologna to Empoli by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Bologna to Empoli is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Regionale
07:10AM2h46
Bologna
09:56AMEmpoli
$161One-way
0 transfers

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Regionale
07:10AM2h46
Bologna
09:56AMEmpoli
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
04:15PM2h05
Bologna
06:20PMEmpoli
$271One-way
0 transfers

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Regionale
08:10AM3h29
Bologna
11:39AMEmpoli
$161One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Empoli

Travel to Empoli easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bologna to Empoli.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Empoli including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Empoli is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Empoli:

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Empoli is by train with an average journey time of 1h 24m.

Other travel options to Empoli take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Bologna to Empoli is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Empoli is:
  • Around 62 trains per day.
  • Around 13 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Empoli:
  • 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).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Empoli, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Empoli by bus.
  • Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Empoli by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Empoli:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Empoli often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Pisa, Siena, Rome, Castelfiorentino. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Empoli and these popular destinations at a great price.

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