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Compare train and bus for Empoli to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Empoli to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Empoli to Bologna:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Empoli to Bologna costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
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How to get from Empoli to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Empoli to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:40 AM2h05Empoli11:45 AMBologna$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 9:40 AM2h05Empoli11:45 AMBologna$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:40 AM2h05Empoli11:45 AMBologna$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:02 AM2h48Empoli7:50 AMBologna$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Empoli to Bologna:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Empoli to Bologna costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 56m.
- Around 56 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Empoli and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Trains mostly depart from Empoli station and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
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