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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 an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €21, while a bus costs an average of €26.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€21 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price | €59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m 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 |
 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.
Compare ways to travel from La Spezia to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from La Spezia to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Bologna:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Bologna costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
Tickets start at around €21 compared to roughly €59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €39. The journey takes 2h 57m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933
3:06 PM 3h14 La Spezia Centrale 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933
3:06 PM 3h14 La Spezia Centrale 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
0618:45 PM 2h35 La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme 11:20 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Regionale TTPER 19252 · Regionale TTPER 3933
3:06 PM 3h14 La Spezia Centrale 6:20 PM Bologna Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 19258 · Regionale TTPER 2091
6:06 PM 3h19 La Spezia Centrale 9:25 PM Bologna Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer - Regionale 19256 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 3939
5:06 PM 3h19 La Spezia Centrale 8:25 PM Bologna Centrale €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:45 PM 4h45 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci 7:30 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €24 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus
10:55 AM 3h40 La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci 2:35 PM Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) €38 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from La Spezia to Bologna:
A train is €6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from La Spezia to Bologna costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 53m.
- Around 131 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus, Marino Autolinee to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca, Frecciarossa to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Marino Autolinee.
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