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Compare bus and train for La Spezia to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from La Spezia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 12m. 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 train costs an average of $23, and a bus costs an average of $17.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 La Spezia to Bologna:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Bologna costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
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How to get from La Spezia to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from La Spezia to Bologna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 39333:06 PM3h14La Spezia Centrale6:20 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
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Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 39333:06 PM3h14La Spezia Centrale6:20 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
0618:45 PM2h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$241One-way0 transfers
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Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 39333:06 PM3h14La Spezia Centrale6:20 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19254 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39374:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale7:25 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19258 · Regionale TTPER 20916:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale9:25 PMBologna Centrale$231One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM7h35La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci3:05 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$391One-way1 transfer
Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale Veloce 4036+
89189:30 AM7h48La Spezia Centrale5:18 PMBologna Centrale$461One-way2 transfers
Treno 12321 effettuato con bus FI451 · Regionale Veloce 4036+
81349:30 AM6h33La Spezia Centrale4:03 PMBologna Centrale$481One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Bologna:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Bologna costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 47 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between La Spezia and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from La Spezia Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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