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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 prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. 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 $21, and a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$22 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 34m Average total duration 3h 4m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Livorno to Bologna:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Livorno to Bologna costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale Veloce 4060 · Regionale 178528:12 PM3h22Livorno Centrale11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$211One-way1 transfer
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Regionale Veloce 4060 · Regionale 178528:12 PM3h22Livorno Centrale11:34 PMBologna San Ruffillo$211One-way1 transfer
Fastest
Regionale Veloce 4034+
FRECCIAROSSA 942012:49 PM2h09Livorno Centrale2:58 PMBologna Centrale$421One-way1 transfer
Other options
Regionale Veloce 19498 · Regionale 18674 · Regionale TTPER 179341:12 PM3h27Livorno Centrale4:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$211One-way2 transfers
Regionale Veloce 4038 · Regionale 18522 · Regionale 178362:12 PM3h27Livorno Centrale5:39 PMBologna San Ruffillo$211One-way2 transfers
Regionale 18308 · Regionale 18495 · Regionale TTPER 179363:40 PM4h45Livorno Centrale8:25 PMBologna Centrale$211One-way2 transfers
1316:30 PM3h30Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria)10:00 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM7h35Livorno, Piazza Dante (Stazione ferroviaria)12:45 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)$261One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Livorno to Bologna:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Livorno to Bologna costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 4m.
- Around 64 trains per day.
- Around 13 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, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee, BlaBlaCar.
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