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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 $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $24, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m 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 $28 (€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.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from La Spezia to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:40 AM4h30La Spezia Centrale2:10 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:40 AM4h30La Spezia Centrale2:10 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
Fastest
0618:45 PM2h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale 1782810:21 AM4h34La Spezia Centrale2:55 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19355 · Regionale 18515 · Regionale 1782810:21 AM4h34La Spezia Centrale2:55 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
Regionale 19351 · Regionale 18511 · Autobus TTPER B04028:21 AM5h29La Spezia Centrale1:50 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
Treno 19508 effettuato con bus FI912 · Regionale TTPER 19508 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24639:40 AM4h30La Spezia Centrale2:10 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM3h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci2:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$401One-way0 transfers
Treno 19506 effettuato con bus FI910 · Regionale 19506 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24597:40 AM4h30La Spezia Centrale12:10 PMBologna Centrale$281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Bologna:
A train is $0.84 (€0.67) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Bologna costing on average $27 (€21).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 6m.
- Around 41 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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