How to travel from Bologna to Pisa

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Compare train and bus for Bologna to Pisa

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Pisa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 71 miles (115 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Pisa is a bus with an average price of $19 (€16).

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

A bus is $0.27 (€0.22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pisa costing on average $20 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 3h 8m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 12m.

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

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from Bologna to Pisa

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

Our recommendation

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

  • RegionaleRegionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 · Regionale 18594
    3:05 PM3h08
    Bologna Centrale
    6:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • RegionaleRegionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 · Regionale 18594
    3:05 PM3h08
    Bologna Centrale
    6:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 9391+RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4023
    10:12 AM1h39
    Bologna Centrale
    11:51 AMPisa Centrale
    $521One-way
    1 transfer

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  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18518 · Regionale 18580
    1:05 PM3h08
    Bologna Centrale
    4:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale TTPER 17859 · Regionale 18528 · Regionale 18604
    5:05 PM3h08
    Bologna Centrale
    8:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale 17843 · Regionale 18530 · Regionale 18606
    6:05 PM3h08
    Bologna Centrale
    9:13 PMPisa Centrale
    $201One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM3h10
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    12:50 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:30 PM3h05
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:15 AM2h35
    Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
    1:50 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Bologna to Pisa

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Bologna to Pisa, 70,18% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Bologna to Pisa and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Bologna to Pisa

Travel to Pisa 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 Pisa.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bologna and Pisa including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Pisa is a train with an average price of $20 (€16).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Pisa costing on average $24 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Pisa is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Pisa take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 17m.

The distance from Bologna to Pisa is approximately 71 miles (115 km).
The average frequency per day from Bologna to Pisa is:
  • Around 149 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Pisa 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 Pisa:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Pisa Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Pisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Pisa, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TPER spa to go to Pisa by bus.
  • Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Pisa by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Pisa with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Intercity.
Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Pisa often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Rome, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Pisa and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Pisa to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Pisa, you can visit the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa and explore the Piazza dei Miracoli, a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning medieval architecture. Discover the Pisa Cathedral, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the Baptistery of St. John, known for its acoustics and Gothic design. The Camposanto Monumentale offers impressive frescoes and ancient Roman sarcophagi. For art enthusiasts, the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo and the National Museum of San Matteo house remarkable collections. Enjoy a stroll along the Arno River, explore the charming Borgo Stretto, and savor a gelato at one of the city's renowned gelaterias.
One to two days in Pisa is typically sufficient to explore the city's main attractions, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza dei Miracoli, and nearby historical sites.

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