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Compare train and bus for Massa to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Massa to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. 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 $25, while a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 68 miles (111 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$25 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m 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 Massa to Bologna
Compare the available ways to get from Massa to Bologna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Massa to Bologna:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Massa to Bologna costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
Tickets start at around $25 compared to roughly $62 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 2h 10m 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 Massa to Bologna
How to get from Massa to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Massa to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:53 AM 4h57 Massa 12:50 PM Bologna $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:53 AM 4h57 Massa 12:50 PM Bologna $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:50 AM 4h55 Massa 4:45 PM Bologna $35 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:53 AM 4h57 Massa 11:50 AM Bologna $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Massa to Bologna:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Massa to Bologna costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 128 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Massa and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Massa Centro and arrive in Bologna Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Massa, Via Massa Avenza (CC Carrefour) and arrive in Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre).
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Bologna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bologna by bus.
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