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Compare train and bus for Monterosso al Mare to Bologna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. 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 bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 86 miles (139 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€26 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Monterosso al Mare to Bologna
How to get from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
0618:45 PM2h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
0618:45 PM2h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
0618:45 PM2h35La Spezia, Viale Italia c/o Chiosco delle Palme11:20 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€201One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24858:57 PM3h36Monterosso12:33 AMBologna Centrale€211One-way1 transfer
Regionale Veloce 3283 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 24858:57 PM3h36Monterosso12:33 AMBologna Centrale€261One-way1 transfer
Regionale 3257 · Regionale TTPER 19238 · Regionale Veloce TTPER 39157:30 AM3h55Monterosso11:25 AMBologna Centrale€261One-way2 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM3h40La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci2:35 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€321One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM4h45La Specia, Via Giosuè Carducci7:30 PMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€341One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 PM5h05Sestri Levante, Piazza Italia1:15 AMBologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre)€341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Monterosso al Mare to Bologna costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 33 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Monterosso al Mare and Bologna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Monterosso 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 to go to Bologna by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Bologna by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Marino Autolinee.
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