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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 $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. 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 $22, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m 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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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Livorno
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Livorno, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Livorno:
A train is $24 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Livorno costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 12m by train vs 2h 18m by car) and roughly $26 (€22) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€19) vs $48 (€40)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 403912:05 PM4h43Bologna Centrale4:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 17825 · Regionale 18494 · Regionale Veloce 403912:05 PM4h43Bologna Centrale4:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+
Regionale Veloce 40454:12 PM1h59Bologna Centrale6:11 PMLivorno Centrale$431One-way1 transfer
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Regionale 17819 · Regionale 18490 · Regionale Veloce 403310:05 AM4h43Bologna Centrale2:48 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17835 · Regionale 18493 · Regionale 183073:46 PM3h00Bologna San Ruffillo6:46 PMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17801 · Regionale 18657 · Regionale Veloce 40135:46 AM3h02Bologna San Ruffillo8:48 AMLivorno Centrale$221One-way2 transfers
1307:15 AM3h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)10:15 AMLivorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria)$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Livorno:
A train is $24 (€21) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Livorno costing on average $46 (€39).
Other travel options to Livorno take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
- Around 136 trains per day.
- Around 2 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, FlixBus, GoOpti to go to Livorno by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca to go to Livorno by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, GoOpti.
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