How to travel from Bologna to Pavia

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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Pavia

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pavia 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 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $18.

Distance: 116 miles (188 km)

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$23

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$19

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$61

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

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2h 30m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Pavia is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pavia costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Pavia is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Pavia take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bologna and Pavia including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bologna to Pavia among Omio's users.

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from Bologna to Pavia

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 3025
    9:50 AM3h09
    Bologna Centrale
    12:59 PMPavia station
    $251One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Marino Autolinee070
    4:10 AM3h30
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    7:40 AMPavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria)
    $101One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9520+RegionaleRegionale TRENORD 10467
    11:36 AM1h32
    Bologna Centrale
    1:08 PMPavia station
    $671One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 10466
    10:33 AM3h18
    Bologna Centrale
    1:51 PMPavia station
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 10768
    9:50 AM3h56
    Bologna Centrale
    1:46 PMPavia Porta Garibaldi
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 10768
    9:50 AM4h04
    Bologna Centrale
    1:54 PMPavia station
    $231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Pavia

Travel to Pavia 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 Pavia.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Pavia including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Pavia is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pavia costing on average $23 (€19).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Pavia is by train with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Pavia take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Bologna to Pavia is approximately 116 miles (188 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Pavia is:
  • Around 112 trains per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Pavia 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 Pavia:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Pavia station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Pavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Pavia, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Pavia by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Pavia by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bologna to Pavia:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Pavia often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Milan Centrale, Genoa, Milan Malpensa Airport, Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pavia and these popular destinations at a great price.

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