How to travel from Empoli to Bologna

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Compare bus and train 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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €11.

Distance: 57 miles (92 km)

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€17

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€12

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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2h 26m

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1h 56m

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from Empoli to Bologna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM2h05
Empoli, Viale Palestro (Piazza Don Minzoni)
12:45PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:40AM2h05
Empoli, Viale Palestro (Piazza Don Minzoni)
12:45PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4028+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9416
11:37AM1h21
Empoli station
12:58PMBologna Centrale
$551One-way
1 transfer

Other options

RegionaleETRUSCHI LINE 4014 · Regionale 17816
08:08AM2h01
Empoli station
10:09AMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 18180 · Regionale 17816
07:35AM2h34
Empoli station
10:09AMBologna San Ruffillo
$171One-way
1 transfer
RegionaleRegionale 18425 · Regionale 18466 · Regionale 17816
08:15AM2h10
Empoli station
10:25AMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4020 · Regionale 18832 · Autobus TTPER B0400
10:04AM2h46
Empoli station
12:50PMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleRegionale 18272 · Regionale 18744 · Autobus FI680
08:47AM3h03
Empoli station
11:50AMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
2 transfers
RegionaleTUSCANY LINE 4026 · Regionale 34090 · Autobus TTPER B0402
11:04AM2h46
Empoli station
01:50PMBologna Centrale
$191One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Empoli to Bologna

Travel to Bologna 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 Empoli to Bologna.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Empoli and Bologna including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Empoli to Bologna is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6).

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

A bus is $7 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Empoli to Bologna costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Empoli to Bologna is by train with an average journey time of 1h 27m.

Other travel options to Bologna take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 20m.

The distance from Empoli to Bologna is approximately 57 miles (92 km).
The average frequency per day from Empoli to Bologna is:
  • Around 55 trains per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Empoli and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Empoli to Bologna:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Empoli to Bologna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
  • Travel with Italo, Frecciarossa, Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Empoli to Bologna:
  • 9 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Empoli to Bologna often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Milan, Rome, Venice, Rimini. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bologna and these popular destinations at a great price.

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