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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 57m. 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 $19.
Distance: 116 miles (188 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$23 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m 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 $10 (€9) 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 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale TRENORD 107585:28 AM3h18Bologna Centrale8:46 AMPavia Porta Garibaldi$221One-way2 transfers
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Regionale Veloce TTPER 2454 · Regionale TRENORD 10856 · Regionale TRENORD 107585:28 AM3h18Bologna Centrale8:46 AMPavia Porta Garibaldi$221One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9544+
Regionale TRENORD 104795:36 PM1h32Bologna Centrale7:08 PMPavia station$691One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2458 · Regionale TRENORD 10858 · Autobus TRENORD 760A5:53 AM3h50Bologna Centrale9:43 AMPavia Porta Garibaldi$221One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2474 · Regionale TRENORD 107761:50 PM3h56Bologna Centrale5:46 PMPavia Porta Garibaldi$221One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 2482 · Regionale TRENORD 107845:50 PM3h56Bologna Centrale9:46 PMPavia Porta Garibaldi$221One-way1 transfer
0704:10 AM3h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:40 AMPavia, Piazzale della Stazione (Stazione ferroviaria)$241One-way0 transfers
AZ1312 · AZ20366:30 AM5h10Bologna Airport11:40 AMMilan Linate Airport$2891One-way1 transfer
AZ1312 · AZ20286:30 AM3h40Bologna Airport10:10 AMMilan Linate Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
BA545 · BA5748:40 AM6h20Bologna Airport3:00 PMMilan Linate Airport$7811One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Pavia:
A bus is $10 (€9) 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 111 trains per day.
- Around 13 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 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Italo to go to Pavia by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar to go to Pavia by bus.
- 6 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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