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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 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).
Other travel options to Pavia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Pavia
How to get from Bologna to Pavia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Pavia is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale Veloce 30259:50 AM3h09Bologna Centrale12:59 PMPavia station$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
0704:10 AM3h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:40 AMPavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria)$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9520+
Regionale TRENORD 1046711:36 AM1h32Bologna Centrale1:08 PMPavia station$671One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3908 · Regionale TRENORD 1046610:33 AM3h18Bologna Centrale1:51 PMPavia station$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 107689:50 AM3h56Bologna Centrale1:46 PMPavia Porta Garibaldi$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2466 · Regionale TRENORD 107689:50 AM4h04Bologna Centrale1:54 PMPavia station$231One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Pavia take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Pavia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Pavia by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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