Travel optionsfrom La Spezia to Bologna
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 19258 · Regionale TTPER 881236:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale9:25 PMBologna Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
Regionale 19258 · Regionale TTPER 881236:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale9:25 PMBologna Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+
Regionale Veloce 4046+
FRECCIAROSSA 94284:16 PM2h42La Spezia Centrale6:58 PMBologna Centrale$721One-way2 transfers
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Regionale 19232 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 17036:06 AM3h19La Spezia Centrale9:25 AMBologna Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39395:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale8:25 PMBologna Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
Regionale TTPER 19250 · Regionale Veloce 39312:06 PM3h19La Spezia Centrale5:25 PMBologna Centrale$241One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 AM3h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci2:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$431One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM4h10La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci6:55 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$451One-way1 transfer
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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 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 $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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$25 Average price Cheapest | $27 Average price | $72 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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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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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 Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Trenitalia, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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