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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Montecatini Terme
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Montecatini Terme among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 3m. 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 $17, while a train costs an average of $17.
Distance: 50 miles (81 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Montecatini Terme
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Montecatini Terme, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
Tickets start at around $17 (€15) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22 (€19). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 1h 31m 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 Montecatini Terme
How to get from Bologna to Montecatini Terme by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Montecatini Terme is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:16 AM3h11Bologna12:27 PMMontecatini Terme$141One-way0 transfers
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9:16 AM3h11Bologna12:27 PMMontecatini Terme$141One-way0 transfers
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9:16 AM3h11Bologna12:27 PMMontecatini Terme$141One-way0 transfers
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8:16 AM3h15Bologna11:31 AMMontecatini Terme$141One-way0 transfers
7:16 AM3h15Bologna10:31 AMMontecatini Terme$141One-way0 transfers
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- Around 153 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Montecatini Terme 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 Pistoia, Piazza Treviso.
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Montecatini Centro.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Montecatini Terme by train.
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