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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Perugia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Perugia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 108 miles (175 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Perugia:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Perugia costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Perugia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $57 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 56m 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 Perugia
How to get from Bologna to Perugia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Perugia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
241112:40 PM3h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:00 PMPerugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
241112:40 PM3h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)4:00 PMPerugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 93298:12 PM2h18Bologna Centrale10:30 PMPerugia station$591One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 17935 · Regionale 18519 · Regionale Veloce 40812:05 PM4h13Bologna Centrale6:18 PMPerugia Università$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17821 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale Veloce 409111:05 AM5h09Bologna Centrale4:14 PMPerugia Università$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17817 · Regionale 18509 · Regionale Veloce 40779:05 AM5h09Bologna Centrale2:14 PMPerugia Capitini$281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus2:50 AM3h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:10 AMPerugia, Piazza Partigiani$151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:10 AM3h55Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:05 AMPerugia, Piazza Partigiani$151One-way0 transfers
38273:05 AM3h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:25 AMPerugia, Via Cortonese (Fontivegge)$181One-way0 transfers
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Regionale 83109 · Regionale 12557+
Intercity 5463:30 PM6h54Bologna Airport10:24 PMPerugia station$1461One-way3 transfers
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Intercity 546+
Leonardo express 46633:30 PM6h54Bologna Airport10:24 PMPerugia station$1661One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 83087 · Regionale 12551 · Regionale Veloce 473611:05 AM8h30Bologna Airport7:35 PMPerugia station$2551One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Perugia:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Perugia costing on average $28.
Other travel options to Perugia take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 55m.
- Around 44 trains per day.
- Around 18 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Perugia 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 Perugia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Perugia, Piazza Partigiani.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciarossa, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia to go to Perugia by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autolinee Federico to go to Perugia by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus.
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