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Compare bus and train for Bologna to Reggio Emilia
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Reggio Emilia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. 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 train costs an average of $17, while a bus costs an average of $36.
Distance: 37 miles (60 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg 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 Reggio Emilia:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Reggio Emilia costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
The journey is about 41m faster (34m by train vs 1h 15m by car) and roughly $6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($17 vs $22). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bologna to Reggio Emilia
How to get from Bologna to Reggio Emilia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bologna to Reggio Emilia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:30 PM1h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:05 PMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$71One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:30 PM1h35Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:05 PMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 959210:38 PM0h20Bologna Centrale10:58 PMReggio Emilia AV Mediopadana$241One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale TTPER 20665:00 AM0h35Bologna Centrale5:35 AMReggio Emilia station$91One-way0 transfers
Regionale Veloce TTPER 24565:40 AM0h40Bologna Centrale6:20 AMReggio Emilia station$91One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 393410:33 PM0h40Bologna Centrale11:13 PMReggio Emilia station$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:25 AM1h00Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)9:25 AMReggio Emilia, AV Mediopadana$81One-way0 transfers
0704:10 AM1h30Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)5:40 AMReggio Emilia, Piazzale Europa$91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 AM1h05Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)6:40 AMReggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Reggio Emilia:
A train is $20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bologna to Reggio Emilia costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Reggio Emilia take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 86 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Reggio Emilia 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 Reggio Emilia station.
- Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Reggio Emilia, Autostazione Parcheggio Europa.
- Travel with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti to go to Reggio Emilia by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte to go to Reggio Emilia by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee, Itabus, Infobus, GoOpti.
- 86 direct trains per day with Regionale, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte.
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