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Compare bus and train for Livorno to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Livorno to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. 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 €19, while a bus costs an average of €23.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Livorno to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Livorno to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Livorno to Bologna:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Livorno to Bologna costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
Tickets start at around €19 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 15m 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 Livorno to Bologna
How to get from Livorno to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Livorno to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:12 AM 3h38 Livorno 10:50 AM Bologna €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:12 AM 3h38 Livorno 10:50 AM Bologna €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:30 PM 3h30 Livorno 8:00 PM Bologna €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:03 AM 3h47 Livorno 1:50 PM Bologna €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
9:04 AM 3h46 Livorno 12:50 PM Bologna €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
8:12 AM 3h38 Livorno 11:50 AM Bologna €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Livorno to Bologna:
A train is €4 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Livorno to Bologna costing on average €23.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 1m.
- Around 126 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Livorno and Bologna as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Livorno Centrale and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Marino Autolinee, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciabianca to go to Bologna by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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