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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Pescara
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pescara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 201 miles (324 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$35 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg 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 Pescara:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pescara costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $74. The journey takes 4h 25m versus 4h 9m 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 Pescara
How to get from Bologna to Pescara by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Pescara is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus2:30 PM5h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:55 PMPescara, Terminal Bus$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus2:30 PM5h25Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)7:55 PMPescara, Terminal Bus$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 88154:45 PM2h59Bologna Centrale7:44 PMPescara$741One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 1743 · Regionale 42595:00 PM4h48Bologna Centrale9:48 PMPescara$361One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24939:12 AM4h53Bologna Centrale2:05 PMPescara$361One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 3913 · Regionale 421710:34 AM5h07Bologna Centrale3:41 PMPescara$361One-way1 transfer
FlixBus4:35 AM5h20Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:55 AMPescara, Terminal Bus$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:50 AM5h40Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)3:30 PMPescara, Terminal Bus$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:45 PM5h50Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)2:35 AMPescara, Terminal Bus$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Pescara:
A bus is $5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pescara costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Pescara take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 14m.
- Around 42 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Pescara 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 Pescara station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Pescara, Terminal Bus.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Satam, TPER spa to go to Pescara by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte to go to Pescara by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Satam.
- 17 direct trains per day with Intercity, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity Notte.
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