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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 train with prices starting from $14. 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 train costs an average of $14, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m 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 |
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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 Bologna to Empoli:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
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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.
10:10 AM3h16Bologna1:26 PMEmpoli$161One-way0 transfers
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10:10 AM3h16Bologna1:26 PMEmpoli$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:10 PM2h05Bologna7:15 PMEmpoli$181One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:30 PM2h05Bologna6:35 PMEmpoli$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Empoli:
A train is $1 (€0.98) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Empoli costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Empoli take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 52m.
- Around 63 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence).
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Empoli station.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Regionale, Italo to go to Empoli by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Empoli by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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