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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Livorno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Livorno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $25.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $25 Average price | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Livorno:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Livorno costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Tickets start at around $23 (€18) compared to roughly $49 (€39) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€21). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Livorno
How to get from Bologna to Livorno by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Livorno is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 403911:10 AM5h38Bologna Centrale4:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
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Autobus TTPER B0405 · Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 403911:10 AM5h38Bologna Centrale4:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9391+
Regionale Veloce 402310:12 AM1h59Bologna Centrale12:11 PMLivorno Centrale$551One-way1 transfer
Other options
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18492 · Regionale Veloce 403510:10 AM5h38Bologna Centrale3:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18490 · Regionale Veloce 40339:10 AM5h38Bologna Centrale2:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17847 · Regionale 18531 · Regionale 183297:16 PM3h08Bologna San Ruffillo10:24 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 · Regionale Veloce 40279:10 AM3h32Bologna Centrale12:42 PMLivorno Centrale$231One-way2 transfers
Autobus FI681 · Regionale 18473 · Regionale Veloce 403512:10 PM3h38Bologna Centrale3:48 PMLivorno Centrale$231One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18673 · Regionale Veloce 403310:10 AM4h38Bologna Centrale2:48 PMLivorno Centrale$231One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Livorno:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Livorno costing on average $25 (€20).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 62 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Livorno as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Livorno Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Livorno by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Livorno by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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