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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 prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 71 miles (115 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$20 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Pisa:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pisa costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Pisa
How to get from Bologna to Pisa by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Pisa is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:30 PM3h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus6:30 PM3h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:35 PMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 9321+
Regionale Veloce 40454:12 PM1h39Bologna Centrale5:51 PMPisa Centrale$471One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale 17813 · Regionale 18508 · Regionale 185668:16 AM2h55Bologna San Ruffillo11:11 AMPisa Centrale$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale 17833 · Regionale 18522 · Regionale 185943:16 PM2h57Bologna San Ruffillo6:13 PMPisa Centrale$181One-way2 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17827 · Regionale 18518 · Regionale 184941:16 PM2h57Bologna San Ruffillo4:13 PMPisa Centrale$181One-way2 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0403 · Regionale 18512 · Regionale 1849010:10 AM4h02Bologna Centrale2:12 PMPisa Centrale$191One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:40 PM3h10Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)12:50 AMPisa, Via delle Fiamme Gialle (Park Pietrasantina)$201One-way0 transfers
Autobus TTPER B0401 · Regionale 18489 · Regionale Veloce 40279:10 AM3h15Bologna Centrale12:25 PMPisa Centrale$201One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Pisa:
A bus is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Pisa costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Pisa take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 44m.
- Around 66 trains per day.
- Around 14 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Trenitalia to go to Pisa by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar, TPER spa to go to Pisa by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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