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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bologna to Policoro
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Policoro among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a flight costs an average of €228.
Distance: 402 miles (647 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€64 Average price Cheapest | €228 Average price | €95 Average price | €185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Bologna to Policoro
Compare the available ways to get from Bologna to Policoro, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Policoro:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Policoro costing on average €95.
A bus is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Policoro costing on average €228.
Other travel options to Policoro take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
Tickets start at around €64 compared to roughly €185 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €121. The journey takes 12h 2m versus 8h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Policoro
How to get from Bologna to Policoro by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Policoro is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 22h10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 6:55 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
8:45 PM 22h10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 6:55 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
FR 38944:35 PM 1h20 Bologna Airport 5:55 PM Bari Palese Airport €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- InterCityNotte 35051+
Intercity 55810:21 PM 11h03 Bologna Centrale 9:24 AM Policoro-Tursi €50 1 One-way 1 transfer - InterCityNotte 757 · InterCityNotte 35051+Intercity 558
10:30 PM 10h54 Bologna Centrale 9:24 AM Policoro-Tursi €61 1 One-way 2 transfers - Intercity 603+
Regionale Veloce 19837 · Regionale 77208:00 AM 11h10 Bologna Centrale 7:10 PM Policoro-Tursi €61 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:35 AM 12h10 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 4:45 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) €33 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
8:45 PM 13h00 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 9:45 AM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) €41 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:54 PM 16h51 Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) 4:45 PM Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna) €44 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FR 3774
12:00 PM 1h25 Bologna Airport 1:25 PM Brindisi Airport €48 1 One-way 0 transfers - AZ1318 · AZ1607
3:30 PM 3h15 Bologna Airport 6:45 PM Bari Palese Airport €72 1 One-way 1 transfer - AZ1314 · AZ1613
11:05 AM 3h25 Bologna Airport 2:30 PM Bari Palese Airport €72 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Policoro:
A bus is €31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Policoro costing on average €95.
A bus is €165 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Policoro costing on average €228.
Other travel options to Policoro take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 57m.
Bus takes on average 12h 32m.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Policoro as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Bari Palese Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Policoro, Terminal Bus (Via Bologna).
- Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Policoro-Tursi.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, Itabus, OneBus to go to Policoro by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciarossa to go to Policoro by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Brussels Airlines, BA Euroflyer, British Airways, Luxair, Ryanair to go to Policoro by flight.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Intersaj, OneBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
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